Surveyor (Valuations - Affordable Housing)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in real estate services seeks a Surveyor specializing in Affordable Housing based in Slough. The role involves providing formal valuation advice and driving improvements in the residential sector. Candidates must possess MRICS qualifications and experience in affordable housing, ensuring quality engagement with clients and thorough inspections.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified or equivalent. Registered Valuer.
• Experience in affordable housing is essential.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of affordable housing assets.
• Prepare valuations for various asset types across the UK.
• Draft valuation reports for accounts and loan security.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

MRICS qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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CBRE

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Slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

Job Title: Surveyor – Valuation (Affordable Housing)

Location: London

Role Purpose: To play a key part within the affordable housing and residential valuation and advisory team, providing market leading advice to housing associations, institutions, fund managers, developers, property companies, and more. The candidate will primarily provide formal valuation advice to a range of developers, registered providers, funders, and investors in the affordable housing sector.

CBRE’s Affordable Housing valuation team has rapidly grown to include 6 specialist valuers. It is part of the Living Sectors Valuation and Advisory team, comprising over 50 staff offering market leading advice to clients including high-net-worth individuals, banks, and PLCs.

The role involves assisting in providing valuations for loan security, investment, and strategic advice across the residential sector. The candidate will support the growth and expansion of the team.

Our coverage includes Central London and the South East, with valuations across developments, strategic land, Private Rented Sector, Rent to Build, Student, Co-Living, ground rents, and high-value homes in Prime Central London. Our valuations are supported by a multidisciplinary Residential team.

Recent high-profile instructions include:

• M&G – Valuers for M&G’s Shared Ownership Portfolio, advising on over 1,800 units across England;
• Peabody – Valuation of a large s.106 opportunity in zone 2 London, including 283 affordable units.

This appointment aims to extend our capabilities in affordable valuation advice. The successful candidate will lead in this area and help develop the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to ensure high-quality advice.
• Conduct inspections of affordable housing assets, ensuring quality standards.
• Evaluate housing conditions and drive improvements.
• Prepare valuations for various asset types across the UK, including development sites and investment portfolios.
• Draft valuation reports for accounts, loan security, and strategic purposes.
• Collaborate with senior team members on high-profile instructions.
• Assist in preparing cashflows using Excel.
• Integrate with the wider CBRE residential network and other lines of business.
• Support business development and team growth.

Person Specification/Requirements

• MRICS qualified or equivalent. Registered Valuer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and focused.
• Team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about residential and affordable housing sectors.
• Experience in affordable housing is essential.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle for inspections.

Working at CBRE

CBRE offers support and resources within a global firm encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We provide challenging work, training, and leadership opportunities.

Our culture is built on RISE values, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, safety, and wellbeing. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, even if they do not meet every requirement. Learn more at Life at CBRE.

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, headquartered in Dallas, and is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. With over 130,000 employees in more than 100 countries, CBRE offers a broad range of services including facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, valuation, leasing, consulting, sales, mortgage, and development services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, race, religion, disability, or age.