Chartered Valuation Surveyor / Associate

Bradley Hall | South East; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hall | South East is recruiting a Chartered Valuation Surveyor/Associate to join our expanding Valuation & Lease Advisory team. You will undertake a varied portfolio of commercial property valuations for secured lending, financial reporting and disposals, working to Red Book standards.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will develop client relationships, contribute to business development and support junior team members while delivering high-quality valuation advice across the

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification and degree/professional qualification in surveying or related field.
• Experience in commercial property valuation, preferably in consultancy or professional services.
• Knowledge of valuation methodologies, market analysis and RICS standards.
• Experience preparing Red Book-compliant valuation reports.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage a varied portfolio of commercial property valuation instructions.
• Prepare Red Book-compliant valuation reports for secured lending, financial reporting, accounts, taxation, acquisition, disposal and other purposes.
• Inspect commercial, residential, development and investment properties, recording relevant information accurately.
• Carry out market research, comparable evidence analysis and relevant financial calculations.
• Provide valuation and property advice to clients, lenders, investors, owners and other professional contacts.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local, regional and national property markets.
• Manage instructions from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring deadlines and client requirements are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agents, solicitors, lenders, accountants and other stakeholders.
• Assist with business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing fee proposals and attending client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support the training, development and supervision of graduate surveyors and other junior team members where required.
• Maintain accurate records of instructions, contacts, reports and other relevant information.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with professional standards, company procedures, regulatory requirements and the RICS Valuation Global Standards.
• Contribute to the wider objectives and continued development of the Valuation & Lease Advisory team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

MRICS qualified

Degree or professional qualification in surveying, real estate or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

With over 35 years’ experience, we are well-recognised as one of the most prominent and successful property companies in the North of England. We offer a multi-disciplinary practice, with services provided in Valuation & Lease Advisory, Commercial Agency, Residential Agency, Land & Development, Building Surveying, Property Management and New Homes.

Over recent years, the company has grown beyond the North East, and now has a presence in Leeds, Manchester, Carlisle and Birmingham.

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit a Chartered Valuation Surveyor / Associate to join our expanding Valuation & Lease Advisory team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified surveyor to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of valuation instructions while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the department. The role will involve working across a range of commercial property sectors and undertaking valuations for a variety of purposes, including secured lending, financial reporting, accounts, taxation, acquisitions and disposals.

Working alongside experienced colleagues and the wider business, you will provide high-quality valuation advice, support business development activities and contribute to the progression of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and manage a varied portfolio of commercial property valuation instructions.
• Prepare Red Book-compliant valuation reports for secured lending, financial reporting, accounts, taxation, acquisition, disposal and other purposes.
• Inspect commercial, residential, development and investment properties, recording relevant information accurately.
• Carry out market research, comparable evidence analysis and relevant financial calculations.
• Provide valuation and property advice to clients, lenders, investors, owners and other professional contacts.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local, regional and national property markets.
• Manage instructions from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring deadlines and client requirements are met.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agents, solicitors, lenders, accountants and other stakeholders.
• Assist with business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing fee proposals and attending client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support the training, development and supervision of graduate surveyors and other junior team members where required.
• Maintain accurate records of instructions, contacts, reports and other relevant information.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with professional standards, company procedures, regulatory requirements and the RICS Valuation Global Standards.
• Contribute to the wider objectives and continued development of the Valuation & Lease Advisory team.

Requirements

• MRICS qualified, with a relevant degree or professional qualification in surveying, real estate or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in commercial property valuation, ideally within a consultancy, professional services or property practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of valuation methodologies, market analysis and relevant RICS standards.
• Experience preparing Red Book-compliant valuation reports.
• Ability to inspect and value a broad range of commercial property types.
• Strong understanding of property markets across the North East and wider Northern England would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients and professional contacts.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple instructions and meet strict deadlines.
• Commercially aware, proactive and committed to delivering a high-quality client service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Our team of experts, throughout our established branch network of offices, is here to ensure that our clients are supported with any property related project, big or small, from start to finish.

Our dedicated service departments work closely in partnership and include; Commercial Agency, Valuation & Lease Advisory, Land & Development, Commercial Property Management, Residential Lettings and Management, Building Surveying, Residential Agency, New Homes, Mortgages, and Planning and Design.