Valuation Surveyor - Retail & Leisure - Birmingham

Purpose of the Role

Provide valuation services across the Retail sector with a focus on going concern convenience, roadside retail (petrol stations), garden centres and other trading assets valued having regard to trading potential. You will be a key member of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] valuation team of experts and be expected to network with banks, investors, accountants, and operators.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance with RICS rules and regulations and company policies
• Build internal and external relationships
• Develop your external network of key contacts, including operators, solicitor, accountants and other professional bodies
• Generate business using email, telephone, individual initiatives and other marketing
• Maintain awareness of market activity
• Responding efficiently and effectively to direct enquiries from prospective clients
• Surveying and valuing properties and trading businesses to determine value
• Preparing and delivering detailed reports
• Working to and achieving targets
• Cross-selling Group companies
• Using and diligently maintaining the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] CRM database of contacts, properties and projects

Working Relationships and Contacts

You will work alongside our lead surveyor and agents who form a national team of specialist retail experts. You will report to the Managing Director, whilst retaining a good level of autonomy. Our brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence. You will also work closely with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] company colleagues to cross-sell and gain business.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification / RICS Chartered Status - Essential
• A minimum of one to two years post-qualification experience - Ideally
• Application of appropriate valuation techniques - Essential
• Thorough approach to valuations - Essential
• Report preparation - Essential
• Understanding Accounts and Leases - Ideally
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills - Essential
• Very strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Essential
• Knowledge of trade sector and current market trends - Ideally
• Knowledge of relevant legislation - Ideally

Personal Characteristics

• Professional with high standards
• Able to develop strong working relationships
• Sales and service oriented
• Communication skills, listening carefully and giving feedback
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Meticulous and methodical in approach
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative
• Driven and energetic
• Honest and trustworthy
• Team player
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Calm, considered approach when handling diverse demands
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What can we offer?

• Car Allowance + Commission
• Car Insurance
• Gym discounts
• Wellbeing & Leisure discounts
• Sick pay
• Annual health check
• 25 days holiday, with additional leave over Xmas
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity for progression and growth within the company
• Gain/ improve skills within a commercial property company

How to Apply?

If this role sounds like you and something you want to be a part of, please apply now and send us your CV. Apply by email to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Please note we will not be able to sponsor for this position and therefore only invite candidates permanently settled in the UK or not requiring sponsorship.