About Us
Established in 1888, Howkins & Harrison LLP has been supporting homeowners, landowners, and landlords for over 130 years. We are a respected and successful firm of property and lettings agents, chartered surveyors, land agents, auctioneers, and valuers. With 7 regional offices across the Midlands, as well as an office in London, we provide expert advice and services to a broad range of clients across the region and beyond.
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Valuation Surveyor. The postholder will be responsible for undertaking Red Book valuations, primarily for Secured Lending purposes, for industrial, office and retail properties located across the East and West Midlands.
This role will support the growth of the Commercial Valuations business by building strong client relationships and working closely with the department's Partners to expand the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver valuations for financial reporting, loan security and other purposes in line with RICS Valuation – Global Standards
* Conduct property inspections, measure floor and site areas, and carry out comparable, demographic and economic research.
* Undertake planning and statutory enquiries (using Valos AI software), lease reviews and analysis of comparables
* Prepare valuation reports in accordance with client instructions.
* Build a deep understanding of the office and industrial property markets, including trends and regulatory changes.
* Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, including banks and other key stakeholders including private clients and other professionals.
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial valuation sector.
* Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and risk management procedures.
Your Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
* Relevant property related degree
* MRICS or FRICS qualification and RICS Registered Valuer status
* Minimum three years' post-qualification experience.
* Strong understanding of commercial property valuation techniques.
* High level of computer literacy, including property IT systems and MS Office.
* Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
* Excellent report-writing skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good understanding of the commercial property market across the Midlands.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Clean Professional Indemnity record.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
* Experience in valuing industrial, retail and office property.
Desirable:
* Strong analytical and numerical ability
* Experience with secured lending valuations
* Familiarity with development appraisals, including residual valuations
* Knowledge of tax-related valuations, such as inheritance tax or capital gains.
* Some residential valuation experience would be desirable
What We Offer
* Competitive basic salary
* Mobile phone allowance
* Car allowance
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + your birthday off
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance cover
* Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 GP and dentist access)
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company with heritage, ambition, and values, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and salary expectations to:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person