Director - Residential Valuation (Investment & Development)

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate advisory firm is seeking an experienced Director to join their Residential Valuation team in Central London. This role focuses on residential investment and development valuations, supporting activities such as secured lending and accounting. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified with over 6 years of experience, strong in DCF methodology, and proficient in Argus Developer. Offering flexible working options, this position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years' post-qualification experience required.
• Confident in building and using Excel cashflows.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on valuations and manage instructions.
• Contribute to business development.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Strong experience in valuing residential assets

Excellent written English

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Self-motivated and collaborative team player

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Argus Developer

MS Excel

Job description

Director - Residential Valuation (Investment & Development)

A leading real estate advisory firm is seeking a Director to join its London-based Residential Valuation team, focusing on residential investment and development valuations. This role supports a variety of purposes including secured lending, internal accounting, and tax reporting.

The team is highly regarded and consistently busy, requiring a skilled and experienced valuer who can take ownership of complex, high-value instructions. A strong understanding of Argus Developer and discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology is essential.

As a senior member of the team, you will lead on valuations, manage instructions, and contribute to business development. You'll work with a diverse client base including lenders, developers, and private individuals, and play a key role in maintaining and growing client relationships.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the residential market and valuation methodologies across a range of asset types. The successful candidate will be independent, analytical, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Location: Central London (with flexible and hybrid working options). Some travel within London will be required for inspections and client meetings.

Key Requirements

• MRICS qualified with a minimum of 6+ years' post-qualification experience
• RICS Registered Valuer
• Strong experience in valuing residential assets using comparison, residual, and investment capitalisation approaches
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial modelling
• Confident in building and using Excel cashflows and Argus Developer
• Excellent written English and report-writing skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and reviewing their work
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Deep understanding of valuation instruction processes and contract management
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player
• Full UK driving licence