Head of Fixed Asset Advisory

Warner Scott Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-growth environment

Significant autonomy

Access to a global client base

Job summary

Warner Scott Recruitment is seeking a Head of Fixed Asset Advisory – EMEA to establish and lead the regional capability in fixed asset advisory services. The role involves building and leading the practice, developing client relationships, and executing complex valuation assignments across various sectors, including energy and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fixed asset valuation and proven leadership at a senior level within an advisory firm. Join a high-growth environment with significant autonomy and influence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fixed asset valuation/appraisal.
• Proven leadership experience at Director/Managing Director level.
• Strong track record of building and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the EMEA Fixed Asset Advisory practice.
• Originate and develop client relationships across key sectors.
• Oversee the execution of complex valuation assignments.

Skills

Fixed asset valuation

Business development

Leadership experience

Strategic mindset

Job description

Our client, a private equity-backed US advisory firm, is seeking to appoint a Head of Fixed Asset Advisory – EMEA to establish and lead its regional capability. This is a strategic leadership role with full responsibility for building, scaling, and driving the growth of the Fixed Asset Advisory offering across EMEA.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in fixed asset valuations with strong commercial acumen, leadership capability, and a proven track record of delivering growth in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the EMEA Fixed Asset Advisory practice, setting and executing the regional growth strategy
• Establish the firm as a market-leading provider of machinery, equipment, and real estate-related valuation services

Business Development

• Originate and develop client relationships across key sectors including energy, infrastructure, renewables, manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate
• Identify and convert new revenue opportunities across insurance, lending, transaction, and financial reporting use cases
• Collaborate with global teams to leverage cross-border opportunities
• Collaborate with global Risk Solutions practice to drive new and expand on existing property insurance opportunities and relationships

Client Delivery

• Oversee the execution of complex valuation assignments across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure delivery of high-quality valuation services for purposes including:
• Insurance and claims
• Work with experienced US based operations team to deliver highest quality insurance valuation to existing and future clients
• Asset-based lending
• Purchase price allocation
• Financial reporting and taxation
• Restructuring and insolvency
• Lead large-scale engagements ranging from mid-market to global, multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios

Operational Management

• Build and manage a high-performing, geographically distributed team
• Quickly expand team to support existing property insurance opportunity pipeline
• Drive operational excellence, scalability, and efficiency across engagements
• Implement best-in-class processes, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborate with US based operations team to leverage institutional knowledge for delivery of EMEA based engagements

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior ambassador for the business across clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with senior leadership and private equity sponsors to deliver on growth objectives

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Extensive experience in fixed asset valuation / appraisal (machinery & equipment and/or real estate)
• Proven leadership experience at Director / Managing Director level within a recognised advisory firm
• Strong track record of building and leading teams and scaling service lines
• Experience delivering valuations across multiple jurisdictions (EMEA and globally)

Technical Expertise

• Deep experience across valuation use cases including insurance, asset-based lending, financial reporting, tax, and restructuring
• Exposure to a wide range of sectors such as energy, renewables, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate
• Experience working on valuations ranging from small enterprises to large, complex, multi-billion-dollar portfolios

Commercial & Strategic Capability

• Demonstrated success in business development and revenue generation
• Ability to operate in a high-growth, PE-backed environment
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to build and execute market entry and expansion plans

Leadership Style

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial
• Track record of driving innovation and embracing technology-led solutions
• Ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams

Why Join

• Opportunity to build and lead a regional platform with strong private equity backing
• Significant autonomy and influence over strategy, hiring, and market positioning
• Access to a global client base and cross-border opportunities
• High-growth environment with clear upside and leadership visibility