Senior Surveyor – Residential Valuation and Strategic Advisory: Investment & Development

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The Investment & Development team in JLL’s Residential Valuation and Strategic Advisory business needs a Senior Surveyor based in central London, on a fixed term basis.

Busy, successful, and highly regarded in their market, the team needs a skilled valuer who can take responsibility for residential-led investment and development valuations, with experience using Discounted Cash Flows, and an understanding of Argus Developer.

Working as part of a dynamic team on complex and high value instructions, the candidate will also be expected to lead on valuations and run instructions independently. We serve a diverse range of clients including international and national banks, private equity firms, developers and investors. As a result, the right candidate will be expected to work on enhancing client relationships and active business development.

This role would suit someone who understands the residential market and is capable of applying multiple methods of valuation. The right candidate will be independent and resourceful, highly numerate, and with a keen eye for detail. Fluent report writing, and strong communication skills are essential, coupled with a desire to take on more responsibility over time.

The role is based in our head office at 30 Warwick Street, London W1B, but with flexible and hybrid working. Some travel within London for inspections and client meetings will be required.

• MRICS qualification (essential) and at least 3+ years’ PQE.
• RICS Registered Valuer.
• Solid experience in valuing residential property assets using the comparison, residual, and investment capitalisation methods.
• Fluent user of MS Excel, including data analysis and experience of, or a desire to, build upon a solid understanding of financial modelling.
• Comfortable creating and working with Excel cashflows (DCF) and Argus Developer.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to produce high quality, accurate reports in MS Word with good attention to detail.
• Experience of successfully building and sustaining client relationships and instructions, including being able to explain and justify the approach and assumptions adopted to Directors and clients.
• Experience in coaching junior colleagues and supervising their work.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Good understanding of the valuation instruction process, contract management, and forecasting.
• Strong work ethic, with a demonstrable commitment to client service.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Team player mentality essential.
• Driving licence.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!