Associate Director (Valuations - Living)

CBRE UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE's Living valuations team in London seeks an Associate Director who will lead valuation and reporting for core assets, oversee reports, and mentor junior staff, with collaboration with Hyderabad and London teams to deliver high-quality valuations.

You will supervise QA, conduct DCF models, support client relationships, and contribute to business development across Living sectors, including Build to Rent, PBSA, and Co-Living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or related field.
• MRICS qualification or equivalent with post-qualified experience.
• Knowledge of valuation methodologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation and advisory work for loan security, accounting, and investment purposes.
• Perform property inspections and assist senior valuers with complex inspections.
• Collaborate with Hyderabad and London teams on valuation process and quality control.
• Prepare valuation reports and ensure timely delivery.
• Support business development, RFPs, and pitches.
• Conduct DCF modelling and valuation calculations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and QA.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Valuation modelling

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Argus Developer

Excel

Job description

Associate Director

Valuations - Living

Role Purpose

The Associate Director role will undertake valuations and reporting with key responsibility for valuation report writing (particularly for core assets). On more complex assignments, they will work with oversight and support from senior colleagues. They will also collaborate with other members of the team in London and Hyderabad to ensure high quality valuations are delivered to clients and drive operational efficiency. They will play a key roles in the supervision and quality assurance of work completed by the Hyderabad team.

As property value experts, we deliver valuations with unmatched accuracy and speed. We understand the challenges of navigating risk and value in volatile markets and provide precise and swift valuations leveraging the scale of our data, advanced technology, sector expertise and geographical coverage. We provide clients with a professional, fully compliant and efficient valuation process so they can make well informed decisions and act with confidence. Within our teams, we work collaboratively and embrace connected ways of working. We are close and connected to our clients and the markets they operate in, forging long-term relationships.

This role is an opportunity to join CBRE's Operational Living Team, a market leader in Living Sector Valuations, where we value over £60bn of assets annually across Build to Rent (BTR), Single Family Housing (SFH), Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Co-Living spaces. With key clients like Grainger, Lloyds Living (Citra), and IQ, we provide unparalleled expertise and market-leading advice for over 90,000 units. At CBRE, we take a partnership approach with our clients throughout the valuation process, ensuring tailored and insightful solutions. This is your chance to be part of one of the industry's leading teams, leveraging the CBRE platform, data, and technical innovation to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation and advisory work, alongside senior members of the team, for loan security, accounting, fund reporting, investment, etc purposes.
• Conduct physical property inspections and assist senior valuers with more complex inspections.
• Collaborate with other members of the Hyderabad and London Valuation team on the valuation process and undertake quality control of their work.
• Manage opportunity records up to execution
• Conduct technical aspects of property due diligence and review changes to valuation data (Regular only)
• Select appropriate comparables, performing analysis, and drawing conclusions.
• Perform valuation modelling (including DCF modelling), calculations and analysis and support for senior valuers on more complex valuations.
• Close liaison with clients ensuring high quality advice is consistently delivered.
• Preparation of reports.
• Help with revenue recognition and provide necessary paperwork.
• Support senior members of the team with business development, RFPs and pitch activities.
• Complete 'activate' set up in TOPS2.
• QRM compliance.
• Gather and share relevant market intelligence and support senior members of the team with other value-add tasks.
• Support with training and mentoring more junior members of the team to develop management skills.
• Work flexibly across sectors and services within the Division and support other Divisions as and when required.

Person Specification/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or a related field.
• MRICS qualified or equivalent, with relevant post-qualified experience.
• Knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques
• Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer and Excel
• Proficiency in reporting and data analytical tools to drive operational efficiency and reduce potential data transposition errors.
• Good understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation
• Willingness to learn and develop professional skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and support senior valuers, but also able to operate autonomously in an efficient and productive manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling the development of good relationships with both clients and colleagues
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks, delegate where appropriate and meet deadlines
• Enjoys working under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Valid UK driving licence - if applicable.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

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