Rural Valuation Surveyor

Carter Jonas LLP; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy is seeking qualified RICS registered valuers to join their expanding rural valuation team in Oxford. The successful candidate will provide a range of valuation services while enjoying competitive salary and flexible benefits. This role is perfect for someone eager to contribute to the growth of the rural division and engage in diverse valuation projects.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Additional leave options

Qualifications

• Qualified RICS registered valuer, enthusiasm for delivering high-standard valuations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support team development.
• Interest in rural sector and strong client focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide taxation and specialist valuation advice across regions.
• Conduct financial reporting valuations for various clients.
• Analyze market data and assist in business development.

Skills

Client care

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

RICS registration

Job description

Following recent growth and success, we are looking for qualified RICS registered valuers to join the rural valuation team in the south and east, supporting an existing team undertaking a variety of valuations, including the delivery of national portfolio contracts.

The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to join an expanding national team of over 45 rural valuers, providing valuation advice to a range of clients. Based in the Oxford and Cambridge hub offices and working alongside the rural valuation head to deliver both regional and national valuation projects, with a particular focus on financial reporting and specialist taxation valuations.

We offer a competitive salary which includes a fantastic benefits package containing a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on. In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements.

Main tasks

Working alongside an experienced Oxford and Cambridge based team to meet an increasing level of instructions and support to growth of the rural valuation product, service and turnover. For the right candidate there is opportunity to specialise and develop within emerging valuation sectors and specialisms.

Day to day roles include but are not limited to:

• Servicing an existing workflow of taxation and specialist valuation advice within our South and Eastern regional teams, with an emphasis on Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire and their adjacent counties in both cases.
• A business development focus both regionally, with professional contacts; as well as industry specialist firms and secured lending institutions in London.
• Liaison with research and marketing teams to promote valuation and the valuation team of experts.
• Assisting in the delivery of a financial reporting valuations for private office clients, county councils, educational institutions, and government organisations, including a national asset portfolio of nature assets. To include liaison with client and auditors.
• Collection, analysis and development of market data to support the national rural valuation team and preparing market and sector commentaries in conjunction with our marketing teams.
• The valuation of a range of rural asset classes, including farms and farmland, rural diversified estates, residential, commercial and energy assets; woodland and nature assets; heritage and specialist agricultural assets.

The above day to day work will suit a qualified RICS registered valuer (less than 2 years post qualification considered), with a particular interest in the delivery of valuations to a high standard, with the confidence and enthusiasm to take on a regional and national role.The rural valuation team, as a whole, have ambitious targets as part of the wider Carter Jonas Vision 2030 and are looking for new team members to help achieve the growth of the wider rural division, including the identifying new work streams and targeting new clients.

What will it take to be successful?

The diversity of the modern landed estate means that we will consider those experienced candidates outside of the traditional rural sector, including those of a more specialist, or sector focused, background looking to relocate or refocus into the rural sector. We are looking for enthusiasm, integrity and a those with a determined attitude to deliver the valuation product to a high standard, with client care at the centre of their attention; someone who has the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, working directly with clients who own, manage and shape a diverse rural landscape where you will need to be flexible in your approach and be a supportive and collaborative team member who is prepared to participate in managing and developing other team members.