Senior Surveyor/Central London Valuations

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate is seeking a Senior Surveyor for their London team. The role involves valuation of high-profile commercial properties, client engagement, and collaboration within a specialist team. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with relevant qualifications such as MRICS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months post qualified experience.
• Proficiency in valuation software and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of property market trends.

Responsibilities

• Valuation of prestigious commercial properties in Central London.
• Preparation of detailed reports for clients.
• Collaboration with valuation team and quality control.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Surveying, or related field

MRICS qualified

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Excel

Job description

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LONDON VALUATION

Senior Surveyor

Role Purpose

Our specialist London team is the biggest in the UK giving us unrivalled market insight, undertaking one off valuations for all the major UK and International banks, as well as regular valuations for some of the largest Central London focused REITS and property companies. From one-off valuations to entire portfolios, we advise on all property types in London, delivering accurate valuations based on our specialist knowledge of the city's real estate.

The Central London Valuation and Advisory team is a dynamic group of 23 people. Our experience ranges from valuing single assets to large complex portfolios. We work with high profile London investors including Land Securities, The Crown Estate, Cadogan Estates, Grosvenor and Shaftesbury Capital, all of which are market leaders. We would summarise some of our experience as follows:

The Crown Estate - A quarterly valuation focusing on retail and office assets on Regent Street and St James. A value of £7.5bn.

Land Securities - Providing half yearly valuations of their properties in Central London. A total portfolio value of circa £8bn.

Cadogan Estates - An instruction to carry out an annual valuation of their £4.0bn Chelsea portfolio.

Shaftesbury Capital - We provide half yearly valuations whose portfolio comprises £2.6bn of retail and office properties based in Covent Garden.

Berkeley Estate Asset Management (BEAM)- An annual instruction of 120 properties in Mayfair totalling circa £5bn.

Grosvenor Estate - annual instruction of their Mayfair and Belgravia portfolio.

Valuations for all the major UK and International banks, Debt Funds, Insurers and other Alternative lenders as well as for owners, investors and developers of central London real estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Close liaison with clients ensuring high quality advice is consistently delivered.
• Valuation of a wide range of commercial property involving some of the most prestigious properties in Central London.
• Valuation for accounting, fund reporting and loan security purposes.
• Collaborate with other members of the Hyderabad and London Valuation team on the valuation process and undertake quality control of their work.
• Preparation of detailed reports and presentation of valuation advice to clients.
• Select appropriate comparables, performing analysis, and drawing conclusions.
• Advice to clients on acquisitions, disposals and for review purposes.
• Working closely with senior team members on high profile instructions.
• To integrate with the wider CBRE network and other business lines such as Capital Markets and Agency teams.
• Gather and share relevant market intelligence and support senior members of the team with other value-add tasks.
• To support an expanding team in its business development objectives and continued growth in revenue.
• Support senior members of the team with business development, RFPs and pitch activities.
• QRM compliance.
• Support with training and mentoring more junior members of the team to develop management skills.

Person Specification/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or a related field.
• MRICS qualified or equivalent, with a minimum of 18 months post qualified experience.
• Candidate may have an HypZert (MLV) accreditation or an interest in completing one.
• Knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer and Excel.
• Proficiency in reporting and data analytical tools to drive operational efficiency and reduce potential data transposition errors.
• Good understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and support senior valuers, but also able to operate autonomously in an efficient and productive manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling the development of good relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, delegate where appropriate and meet deadlines.
• Enjoys working under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

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