Surveyor/Senior Surveyor/Associate Director - Valuation, Operational Living

CBRE; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading real estate services firm as a Surveyor/Senior Surveyor/Associate Director specializing in valuations within the Operational Living sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant valuations, deliver tailored insights to clients, and be part of a collaborative and innovative team within a globally recognized company. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills while thriving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or related field.
• MRICS qualified or equivalent with relevant PQE experience.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation and advisory work for loan security and financial reporting.
• Manage valuations across a broad range of asset types in the UK.
• Collaborate with team members on the valuation process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or Surveying

MRICS qualification

Tools

Valuation software

Excel

Job description

Surveyor/Senior Surveyor/Associate Director - Valuation, Operational Living

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VALUATIONS – LIVING/ BTR / MANCHESTER OR LEEDS

Surveyor / Senior Surveyor / Associate Director

Role Purpose


This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working.

Involved in the UK BTR sector since its inception, CBRE are entrusted to value a significant proportion of the market. We have nationwide coverage, with class-leading expertise in North.

The team has established itself as a market leader and trusted advisor within the Build to Rent sector to the leading residential investors in the UK including: Legal & General, Grainger, PIC, Heimstaden, Starlight, Gresham House, Sigma, PGIM, amongst others.

Consequently, we have unrivalled access to market data of BTR assets, enabling us to provide market-leading advice to our clients. We provide the full spectrum of services in this sector from regular valuations and loan security advice to acquisition advice and market intelligence. Working within our team offers the opportunity to gain insight into the acquisition, development, and financing of landmark and large-scale residential and mixed-use development and investment projects.

This 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 the North and London.

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 (SH), Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Co-Living spaces. With key clients like Grainger, Lloyds Living (Citra), and Sigma, 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.
• Collaborate with other members of the regional, London and Hyderabad Valuation team on the valuation process and take accountability for the quality control.
• Work with the Service Delivery team on the quality of Valuation work delivered.
• Conduct physical property inspections
• 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 schedules.
• Validate reports and ensure quality control.
• Drive and execute enhanced client reporting e.g. templates, SharePoint, dashboards etc.
• Gather and share relevant market intelligence.
• Support with other value add tasks and internal initiatives for innovation and improvement.
• 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 knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer (not essential) and Excel.
• Strong understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling the development of good relationships with both clients and colleaques.
• 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.
  
  

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 Group, Inc.


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 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 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. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Opportunities


We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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