Current employment opportunities with Carigiet Cowen:
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Senior Surveyor
Office based
Senior Surveyor
Office based
WHO WE ARE: Carigiet Cowen is a respected and long-established firm of commercial property surveyors and consultants based in Carlisle. We provide expert commercial property advice to national, regional, and local clients, primarily across Cumbria, North Lancashire, Southwest Scotland and the North East of England. In addition, we act on a retained basis for select clients at a national level.
OUR CULTURE: At Carigiet Cowen, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional environment where every team member is valued. We believe in integrity, excellence and building long-term relationships with our clients. Our culture encourages continuous learning, personal development, and innovation, ensuring that our people have the tools and opportunities to thrive. We are a close-knit team that works together to deliver outstanding results while maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace.
THE ROLE: We are seeking an experienced RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience. While RICS Registered Valuer status is desirable, it is not essential.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
RICS qualified General Practice Chartered Surveyor
Proven experience in Valuation, Landlord & Tenant and Agency work
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with confidence and attention to detail
Excellent organisational ability to manage and prioritise a varied and evolving caseload
Capability to provide general practice support across diverse property types
Ability to develop and maintain a robust network of contacts to support business growth
Highly organised, efficient and proactive team player who can work independently and meet tight deadlines
Flexible, self-motivated and committed to delivering exceptional client service
WHAT WE OFFER: This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established commercial property practice, offering a diverse and challenging workload with genuine prospects for career progression. We provide a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of the role.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact:
Richard Percival - Director
E-mail : rpercival@carigietcowen.co.uk Direct line : 01228 635006 / 07776 147039
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ACCOUNTS MANAGER
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
WHO WE ARE:
Carigiet Cowen is a well-established firm of commercial property surveyors and consultants based in Carlisle. The company provides commercial property advice to national, regional and local clients principally in Cumbria, North Lancashire, South West Scotland, and the North East of England, and is also retained to act on behalf of certain clients on a national basis.
THE ROLE:
We are looking for an Accounts Manager to support the Directors in the day to day running of this busy chartered surveying practice. The role will involve managing the company’s own accounts, the accounts of clients as well as assisting the Directors in the delivery of effective and efficient office operations. The position could be full time or part time but we would envisage a minimum of 3 days a week.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
· Competent book keeping skills to deal with company and client management accounts
· Comprehensive knowledge of Sage accounts software and use of Excel spreadsheets
· Good Understanding of VAT, to be able to manage VAT returns
· Ability to work methodically and with accuracy
· Management of company and client bank accounts
· Administration and management of company fee invoices
· Registration, processing and payment of supplier invoices
· Liaison with external company accountant regarding year end company accounts
· Assisting company Directors with budgetary advice/ analysis and provision of regular update reports
· Rent, service charge and insurance premium collection for management clients; issuing of regular demands and credit control
· Assisting the Management Surveyor in the completion of service charge reconciliations
· Provision of regular accounts statements to management clients, and an ability to meet key dates in this regard
· Recording of information and undertaking of duties in line with prevailing RICS regulations
· Work closely with Directors and other members of staff in the pursuit and delivery of effective and efficient office operations
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:
An opportunity to join a well established local firm offering a wide and varied workload.
A competitive salary package, commensurate with the role and level of experience of the successful candidate.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more details please contact:
Richard Percival – Director E-mail : rpercival@carigietcowen.co.uk Direct line : 01228 635006