Surveyor - Senior Surveyor

Avison Young; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Valuation Consultant to carry out valuation instructions, prepare reports, and collaborate with colleagues. Candidates should possess a RICS qualification and have strong skills in report writing and data management. This role aims to maximize business profitability while maintaining high-quality standards. Flexibility in work arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• RICS qualification is essential.
• Experience with the RICS Red Book is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Carry out valuation instructions efficiently.
• Collaborate with valuation colleagues.
• Prepare accurate valuation reports for review.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Data management

Collaboration

Education

RICS qualification (FRICS/MRICS)

RICS Registered Valuer

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Valuation software (KEL, Argus Developer)

Job description

Overview

Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of offering every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, giving our people a real say in the future direction and operation of the business. We attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry and emphasise collaboration and growth as part of our culture.

Our story: a small Canadian-born business founded in 1978 that has grown to a global organization with 120 locations across 20 countries, empowering 5,000 people to have a positive impact on people’s lives through real estate.

Responsibilities

• Your role will be to carry out valuation instructions efficiently and with a high degree of independence within the context of the wider Valuation Team. This will include the preparation of concise, accurate valuation reports ready for Director review and sign-off.
• Day to day, you will collaborate with valuation colleagues and assume personal responsibility for valuation instructions.
• You will be encouraged to work smartly and efficiently to maximise profitability.
• Avison Young has established procedures and safeguards to meet regulatory, quality and other corporate standards; you would be expected to embrace these and proactively develop them.
• Identify opportunities to grow the Northwest Valuation business.
• Collaborate openly with colleagues across Avison Young to realise new business opportunities. Be familiar with and contribute to the firm’s Strategic Ambitions.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Proficiency in using valuation software, ideally including KEL and Argus Developer, with training available where required.

Core Skills

• A commercial and pragmatic approach to real-world business and property issues.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Flexibility and resilience in working arrangements.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good data management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Experience

• RICS qualification (FRICS/MRICS).
• RICS Registered Valuer.
• A good working knowledge of the RICS Red Book and relevant guidance notes.

Key behaviours

• Act as an ambassador of the Firm.
• Have a keen interest in the wider economy and business world.
• Keep up to date with trends and benchmarks in the main property sectors and have a good awareness of market sentiment.
• Demonstrate commerciality and business acumen.
• Be client-centric at all times.
• Operate efficiently and produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Demonstrate sound technical knowledge.
• Embrace opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the Avison Young business.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes strategies to advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. We are Disability Confident and support adjustments in the recruitment process where needed. If you need any adjustments or information in alternative formats, please contact us.

Some roles may be remote and some may be office-based; you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.