Senior Surveyor (Valuations - Living/Residential)

CBRE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is recruiting a Senior Surveyor to join the Operational Living Team in London. This full-time, permanent role operates with hybrid working and involves day-to-day valuation delivery, reporting, and client advisory across BTR, SFH, PBSA, and Co-Living assets.

You will manage valuations, lead modelling (DCF), quality control, and supervise junior valuers, working with the London and Hyderabad teams. MRICS is required, with strong Excel/Argus skills and client relationship experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or related field.
• MRICS or equivalent PQE experience.
• Proven experience of managing client accounts.
• Proficiency with valuation software such as Argus Enterprise/Developer and Excel.
• Strong understanding of property market trends and valuation regulations.
• Ability to mentor junior valuers and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct valuations and advisory work for loans, reporting and investment purposes.
• Manage valuations across UK assets and coordinate with London and Hyderabad teams.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Ensure high-quality advice and sign-offs with QA.
• Lead valuation modelling and produce reports with commentary.
• Train and mentor junior valuers as needed.
• Collaborate with Service Delivery to ensure quality output.
• Drive enhanced client reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Client management

Valuation software

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate/Surveying

MRICS qualified or equivalent

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Argus Developer

Excel

Job description

Henrietta House, London This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working.

Henrietta House, London This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working.
The Senior Surveyor 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 is an opportunity to join CBRE's Operational Living Team, a market leader in Living Sector Valuations, where we value over £60bn of assets annually across Build to Rent (BTR), Single Family Housing (SFH), Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Co-Living spaces. With key clients like Grainger, Lloyds Living (Citra), and IQ, we provide unparalleled expertise and market-leading advice for over 90,000 units. At CBRE, we take a partnership approach with our clients throughout the valuation process, ensuring tailored and insightful solutions. This is your chance to be part of one of the industry's leading teams, leveraging the CBRE platform, data, and technical innovation to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation and advisory work for loan security, financial reporting, fund reporting, strategic advice and investment purposes.
• Contributing to, and taking on the day-to-day management of, valuations across a broad range of asset types in the UK, including development sites, investment portfolios and single assets.
• Support with business development through participation in initiatives, building relationships with contemporaries in client organisations and attending networking events.
• Close liaison with clients ensuring high quality advice is consistently delivered and maintaining strong relationships.
• Collaborate with senior members of the team on RFPs and pitch activities.
• 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.
• Work with the Service Delivery team on the quality of Valuation work delivered.
• QRM compliance, sign off conflict checks and manage ClientIQ opportunity records up to execution.
• Conduct physical property inspections and supervise and review output of inspections conducted by junior members of the team.
• Review and approve comparable data.
• Perform valuation modelling (including DCF modelling), calculations and sensitivity analysis.
• Draft both one-off & regular valuation reports, peer reviews for senior sign off & commentary on changes since last valuation period and download hedules.
• Validate reports and ensure quality control.
• Drive and execute enhanced client reporting e.g. templates, SharePoint, dashboards etc.
• Complete ‘activate’ set up in TOPS2.
• Help with revenue recognition and provide necessary paperwork.
• Gather and share relevant market intelligence.
• Support with other value add tasks and internal initiatives for innovation and improvement.
• Train and mentor more junior members of the team and manage a small team of junior Valuers (where applicable).
• Peer-group engagement with the wider CBRE Living network and other business lines such as Capital Markets and Funding, Development Agency, Planning and Building Consultancy.

Person Specification/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or a related field.
• MRICS qualified or equivalent with relevant PQE experience.
• Proven experience of managing client accounts.
• Proven knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer and Excel.
• Strong understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and support junior 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 – if applicable.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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