Valuation/Commercial - Associate Director

CBRE Valuation/Commercial - Associate Director in London, United Kingdom

Job ID: 209862

Posted: 27-Mar-2025

Service Line: Advisory Segment

Role Type: Full-time

Location: London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Role Purpose

The Associate Director role is responsible for the management and delivery of valuations and reporting for assets within their scope of expertise. On more complex assignments, the role will work with oversight and support from senior colleagues. The role will have accountability for the quality of the work delivered by other members of the team in London and Hyderabad.

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 will work primarily within the Commercial Regular valuation team carrying out valuations for institutions and REITS for financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct valuation and advisory work mainly for accounting and fund reporting purposes; there will be some loan security valuation work.
2. Support business development through participation in initiatives, building relationships with contemporaries in client organisations, and attending networking events.
3. Maintain close liaison with clients ensuring high-quality advice is consistently delivered and strong relationships are maintained.
4. Collaborate with senior members of the team on RFPs and pitch activities.
5. Collaborate with other members of the London and Hyderabad Valuation team on the valuation process and take accountability for the quality control of their work.
6. Work with the Service Delivery team on the quality of Valuation work delivered.
7. Ensure QRM compliance, sign off conflict checks, and manage ClientIQ opportunity records up to execution.
8. Conduct physical property inspections and supervise and review output of inspections conducted by junior members of the team.
9. Review and approve comparables data.
10. Perform valuation modelling (including DCF modelling), calculations, and sensitivity analysis.
11. Draft one-off valuation reports, commentary on changes since last valuation period, and download schedules.
12. Prepare reports and peer reviews for senior sign off.
13. Validate reports and ensure quality control.
14. Drive and execute enhanced client reporting (e.g., templates, SharePoint, dashboards, etc.).
15. Help with revenue recognition and provide necessary paperwork.
16. Gather and share relevant market intelligence.
17. Support with other value-add tasks and internal initiatives for innovation and improvement.
18. Train and mentor more junior members of the team and manage a small team of junior valuers.
19. Work flexibly across sectors and services within the Division and support other Divisions as required.

Person Specification/Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or a related field.
2. MRICS qualified or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience.
3. Proven experience of managing client accounts.
4. Proven knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques.
5. Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer and Excel.
6. Strong understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values.
7. Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation.
8. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and support junior valuers, while also being able to operate autonomously in an efficient and productive manner.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling the development of good relationships with both clients and colleagues.
10. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
11. Ability to prioritise tasks, delegate where appropriate, and meet deadlines.
12. Enjoys working under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
13. Valid UK driving licence.

Working at CBRE

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