Job Description
Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Tech-Forward PracticeEstablished in 1898, Copping Joyce offers a full range of real estate advisory services nationwide, covering valuations, healthcare, affordable housing, investment acquisitions and disposals, LPA receivership and development consultancy.We are a specialist valuation practice combining over a century of market expertise with the agility of a technology-driven organisation. We provide direct client exposure, responsibility for whole instructions, and an environment that rewards initiative, commercial thinking, and business generation alongside technical excellence.Unlike traditional firms, we are committed to technical innovation. Our team operates with industry-leading software and digital workflows, underpinned by the latest AI technologies. This enables us to deliver faster, sharper insight, streamline reporting, enhance audit trails and arm our valuers with instant, data-driven evidence — all while maintaining Red Book compliance.We are seeking a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) to join our Valuation team, specialising in loan security valuations for UK lenders. You will provide Red Book–compliant valuation advice across a spectrum of commercial, residential, healthcare and mixed-use assets, including office, retail, industrial, and specialist trading concerns. The successful candidate will support secured lending decisions for banks, building societies and alternative lenders.About the RoleKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver loan security valuations for new lending, refinances, and periodic reviews — leveraging advanced data platforms and AI analysisManage instructions from receipt to issue, including inspections, analysis, valuation modelling, and digital reportingPrepare concise, lender-focused valuation reports with clear assumptions, sensitivities, and risk commentaryValue a range of asset types: offices, industrial/logistics, retail, residential, mixed-use, development, healthcare assets and trading valuationsEnsure compliance with RICS Red Book, lender instructions, and internal QA procedures with AI QA support includedMaintain robust audit trails optimised for lender panel reviewCommunicate professionally with lender clients, borrowers, solicitors, and managing agentsContribute to business development through your own networks, repeat instructions and cross-referrals, with support from senior colleagues and digital lead trackingQualifications and RequirementsMRICS (Chartered Surveyor) and Registered ValuerIdeally a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), although applications from candidates with less will be consideredProven experience in loan security valuationsStrong understanding of secured lending risk and credit-driven reportingExcellent report writing, organisation, and time management skillsEnthusiasm for new technologyKeen interest in business development and maintaining client relationshipsFull UK driving licenceBenefits and RewardsPrivate pension scheme with employer contributionsComprehensive private healthcareExcellent, performance-linked bonus packageCompany card for business expensesFull reimbursement of all fuel expenses and mileageFlexible and hybrid working arrangements and latest technology toolsDirect support from in-house and AI-enabled assistants (enabling you to focus on client work rather than admin)