Surveyor/Senior Surveyor - Valuation

A leading UK property consultancy is seeking a Surveyor / Senior Surveyor to join its growing Valuation team in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an MRICS-qualified commercial valuation surveyor looking for a varied role with strong client exposure, technical responsibility and the opportunity to play an important part in the continued growth of an established regional team.

The team

The Valuation & Investment Advisory team provides a broad range of valuation and advisory services to both public and private sector clients.

The team operates across Commercial Valuation, Specialist Valuation and Investment Advisory, providing advice on a diverse range of instructions including:

• Investment, development and financial reporting valuations
• Purchase and disposal reports
• Secured lending valuations and credit assessments
• Option appraisals and alternative use assessments
• Portfolio strategy
• Landlord & tenant advice
• Overage
• Expert witness and dispute resolution
• Wider general practice and investment advisory work

The Edinburgh team is entering an exciting period of growth, creating an opportunity for an experienced surveyor to join at an important stage of its development.

The role

The role will be primarily focused on commercial valuation, alongside opportunities to undertake wider general practice and advisory work.

You will advise a diverse range of UK and international clients across both the public and private sectors, working on a broad variety of commercial property and development instructions.

Property exposure may include:

• Major mixed-use regeneration projects
• Industrial and logistics parks
• Town centre regeneration
• Shopping centres and retail warehouse parks
• Trophy and value-add office buildings
• Defence property
• Schools and sports stadia
• Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)
• Residential and development opportunities

Alongside core valuation work, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across landlord & tenant, development and wider general practice instructions, providing a broad platform for continued professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake valuations for investment, development and financial reporting purposes.
• Prepare detailed valuation reports in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book).
• Apply appropriate valuation methodologies and undertake robust market analysis.
• Provide commercial valuation advice across a range of property sectors.
• Undertake landlord & tenant work, including rent reviews, lease extensions and lease restructures.
• Contribute to development and general practice instructions.
• Attend client meetings and develop strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Edinburgh team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business to provide integrated client advice.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, regulatory developments and wider economic factors affecting the property market.
• Represent the business at relevant industry events, client meetings and networking opportunities.

About you

The ideal candidate will be an MRICS-qualified Surveyor or Senior Surveyor with a strong commercial valuation background.

You will ideally have:

• MRICS qualification and experience undertaking RICS Red Book valuations.
• Strong commercial valuation experience across one or more property sectors.
• The ability to utilise a range of valuation methodologies.
• Strong market analysis, numerical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A commercial and strategic approach to problem solving.
• The confidence to take ownership of instructions and engage directly with clients.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues.
• Strong motivation and a desire to develop within a growing team.
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with ARGUS Enterprise and/or ARGUS Developer.

The opportunity would suit someone who is looking for greater variety, responsibility and client exposure, and who would enjoy being part of the continued development of a growing Edinburgh valuation practice.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a successful property consultancy at an exciting point in the development of its Edinburgh Valuation & Investment Advisory offering.

You will work on a diverse range of instructions, develop relationships with a broad client base and collaborate with experienced professionals across the wider business.

There is scope to develop beyond purely technical valuation work, with opportunities to become increasingly involved in client management, business development, mentoring and team development.

The role offers a strong platform for long-term career development and progression.

Type:
permanent

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