Investment Surveyor - Associate Director | London, UK | Hybrid

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension scheme in the UK is seeking an Associate Director for its Private Markets team in London. This role offers a chance to contribute to significant investment decisions, engage in strategic asset management, and promote ESG goals. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in property investment and valuations along with leadership skills to drive investment origination and execution across diverse asset classes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

High-quality pension scheme

Financial support for personal development

Health and wellbeing services

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Volunteer Day’s

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Post-grad experience in investment or property advisory preferred.
• Strong understanding of property investment and valuation.
• Proven track record in deal origination and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination of UK-focused investment opportunities.
• Evaluate and structure investment deals.
• Collaborate on tax, legal, compliance, and operational matters.

Skills

Property investment

Valuation

Asset management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

ESG knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Investment Surveyor - Associate Director

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago Hybrid Job Permanent Competitive

Associate Investment Director Business Area: Private Markets Place of Work: London Contract Type: Permanent When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as AssociateDirector you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role will provide a great opportunity to support the Head of Property and Senior / Investment Directors with investment origination, execution and delivery of new investments together with supporting asset disposals across all property sectors within the UK portfolio.

The individual will have a versatile skill set to originate, underwrite and execute new investments across multiple sectors and themes that align with the property strategy.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Private Markets you will:

• Lead origination of UK-focused investment opportunities aligned to strategic themes
• Evaluate and structure deals, managing due diligence and advisor engagement
• Support formulation of investment strategy and identification of asset disposals
• Collaborate with internal teams on tax, legal, compliance, and operational matters
• Prepare and present Investment Committee papers with detailed analysis and recommendations
• Assist with asset management plans and contribute to MSCI valuations and reporting
• Promote ESG, Net Zero Carbon and RPI goals within investment and asset management activity

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent with post-grad experience in investment or property advisory
• Strong understanding of property investment, valuation, and asset management
• Proven track record in origination and execution, including SPVs and JVs
• Familiarity with ESG and Net Zero Carbon integration in property projects
• High competence across multiple asset classes and leasing matters
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proactive, driven team player with ability to self-start and follow through

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visithttps://www.uss.co.uk

The Private Markets Group (PMG) consists of a 70+ person team that oversees c. £25 billion in assets across a fast-growing and diverse portfolio of private equity, infrastructure, private credit and property investments on behalf of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). By operating as a single team, with individual areas of specialism and expertise, PMG is able to combine its resources through a “OnePMG" approach to investing which allows us to maximise origination, due diligence, transaction execution and asset management by tailoring the right mix of skills.

Capable of deploying capital across the full range of private market investing (direct, joint ventures, partnerships, co-investments and funds), and with in-house asset management and strategy teams complementing our investment function, PMG has developed a strong track record of innovation that is frequently recognised by our peers across equity, credit and property and, as one of the UK’s pre-eminent private markets’ investors, PMG often partners with many of the largest, most respected global financial institutions.

PMG’s portfolio includes ownership of some of the UK’s largest and most recognisable private companies including Heathrow Airport and Moto, and, through its holdings, is an established presence in the UK renewables sector. We also hold governance positions through our investments in a range of companies located across the EU, North America and Australia with exposure across different industries and sectors.

Being part of USS Investment Management (USSIM), the in-house manager for the UK’s largest pension scheme and serving the needs of USS and its members, PMG takes its role as a responsible investor seriously and is committed to adopting and promoting strong ESG credentials across its investments.

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by [e-mail].

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is the UK’s largest pension scheme by assets, with £90.8bn under management (31 March 2022), dedicated to pro...

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