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OakNorth Analytical Intelligence
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London, Greater London
Monitoring Surveyor
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Job Description
With offices in London, New York, Manchester, Istanbul, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong, OakNorth is the next-generation credit platform that's redefining lending to small and medium-sized businesses globally. OakNorth was set up in 2015 by Rishi Khosla and Joel Perlman, who previously co-founded Copal Amba and grew it to 3,000 employees over 12 years, before selling it to Moody's (NYSE: MCO) in 2014, returning 125 times capital to seed investors. Since its inception, OakNorth has secured over $1bn from several investors, including: Clermont Group, Coltrane, EDBI of Singapore, GIC, Indiabulls, NIBC, Toscafund, and SoftBank's Vision Fund. In the UK, the platform has helped us build a profitable loan book (via OakNorth Bank) of over 4bn and secure over 600m of repayments. In terms of the impact this has had on the economy, OakNorth Bank's loans have directly helped with the creation of 10,000 new homes and 13,000 new jobs in the UK, as well as adding several billion pounds to the economy. Globally, the platform has been deployed at various banks across North America, Europe, and Asia. Today, the global team is made up of almost 730 people. Monitoring Surveyor - Client side OakNorth are looking for an experienced monitoring surveyor to assist the Portfolio Management team with the management of development loans. You will join our in-house monitoring team providing technical due diligence and advice, including but not limited to: Responsibilities: * Monitor and oversee your own portfolio of developments, some of which will be monitored by external PMS firms and others will require direct monitoring * Visit sites and prepare monthly reports for developments monitored internally * Prepare site inspection reports for developments with an external PMS * Review external PMS monitoring reports * Review Initial Reports prepared by external PMS firms * Assist the Debt Finance Directors in closing out any technical queries * Technical and cost due diligence on development loans * Risk management and prevention * Investigate issues raised by staff and external monitoring surveyors * Attendance at monthly progress meetings as required * Observing and ensuring typical key project deliverable's are being progressed appropriately * Fulfilling the role of a typical PMS General advice relating to developments Requirements: * Good understanding of the development and funding process * Practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving * Able to form an independent view in decision making * Conscientious, diligent by nature, technically minded * Access to properties in London and the regions * Ability to manage multiple live jobs * Good organisational skills, able to prioritise and balance numerous activities and demands * Successful track record in monitoring and project delivery Technical Knowledge: * From a PQS/Consultancy background * RICS Chartered Surveyor * Qualified QS, Building Surveyor, PM or similar * Senior management level * Project and development/Bank monitoring experience * Good technical knowledge and experience in construction projects, processes and procurement * Awareness and experience of construction commercial documentation Interpersonal: * Self-reliant and self-motivated * Comfortable working both as a team and autonomously * An approachable, conscientious team player * Keen to learn and with a willingness to help develop, support and grow the team * Demonstrable alignment with OakNorth's core values * Numerate, with good written skills * Confident and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing * Ability to maintain working relationships with Borrower's but protect the Funder's risk profile Thank you very much for your interest in OakNorth. We are happy to consider you for roles within our group of companies. If we can identify a match between your skill set and our immediate recruiting needs, please expect to hear from us very soon. If we are unable to identify a fit in the near term, please note that we intend to retain the data you send to us so we may contact you in the future. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy and practices, please visit: