Valuation Surveyor

Overview

A prominent public sector property services organization is hiring an experienced Registered Valuer for its Professional Services Team under a fixed-term contract valid until October 2027. This position is suited for a Chartered Surveyor experienced in valuations, playing a key role in managing, valuing, developing, and disposing of a broad portfolio of operational and non-operational properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct valuations of operational and non-operational property assets, following RICS Valuation – Professional Standards (Red Book), IFRS, and CIPFA regulations.
• Generate compliant and thorough valuation reports alongside professional property advice.
• Assist in asset management strategies, property development prospects, and disposal initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize property asset values and help meet capital receipt goals.
• Prepare clear, evidence-supported reports and recommendations for senior-level stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret intricate property data such as development appraisals, costing analyses, site evaluations, and legal documents.
• Lead negotiations with developers, buyers, and other parties to achieve beneficial commercial results.
• Collaborate with legal teams and specialists to ensure successful property transactions.
• Keep precise property records and aid in efficient asset management.
• Handle multiple priorities effectively, delivering results within set deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Land Economics, Real Estate, General Practice Surveying, or a related surveying discipline.
• Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Registered Valuer status under RICS or eligibility to attain it without additional assessments.
• Strong background in property valuation and report formulation.
• In-depth familiarity with RICS Valuation – Professional Standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to operate autonomously, prioritize diverse tasks, and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
• Experience engaging multiple stakeholders and delivering property solutions.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Valuation expertise in complex operational and investment property assets.
• Experience within public sector or local government property contexts.
• Knowledge of IFRS and CIPFA property accounting standards.
• Exposure to property disposals, acquisitions, and development projects.
• Familiarity with development appraisals and regeneration initiatives.
• Understanding of Compulsory Purchase and Compensation procedures.
• Experience with asset management software and property-related IT systems.

Opportunities & Benefits

• Engage with a diverse and strategically significant property portfolio.
• Provide expert valuation insights supporting key organizational decisions.
• Collaborate with skilled property, commercial, and legal experts.
• Advance your career within a professional and forward-thinking property services setting.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges between £45,645 and £53,080, complemented by a 17.5% pension contribution.