We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RICS registered valuer to join our Commercial Valuations team based in Winchester. The role will have a particular focus on providing valuations for loan security purposes to all major banks and the post will suit someone looking for a new career challenge and with the desire to build client relations while ensuring the delivery of excellent service to all our clients. Our Winchester based valuations team cover the whole of Central Southern England and work as part of a national team covering England and Wales, and value within most sectors; industrial, retail, office, educational, leisure (although not trading) and residential; for loan security (vacant possession, development and investment), acquisition or disposal, tax and financial reporting purposes.
We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.
Main tasks:
1. Work within the existing valuation team in Winchester, providing valuations for loan security (vacant possession and investment), internal decision-making purposes, tax and financial reporting purposes.
2. Carry out inspections, calculating floor and site areas, comparable research, demographic and economic research, planning and statutory enquiries, company trading analysis, lease reading and summarising, development / option agreement reading and reviewing, preparation of valuations / development appraisals
3. Contribution to the growth of the business by identifying new business opportunities across the Commercial valuation sector.
4. Assist in the delivery of major projects.
5. Financial and client reporting.
6. Delivery of valuation reports in accordance with client instructions and RICS Valuation Standards.
7. Participation in the ongoing development and implementation of an effective profit centre business plan developed in-line with the Carter Jonas vision.
8. Take an active role in the development and implementation of efficient, ‘best practice’ internal systems and processes, optimising IT and other resources.
9. Contributing to the development of the junior members of the team
This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.
What will it take to be successful?
You will be an experienced chartered surveyor and registered valuer, with a strong knowledge of valuations across commercial assets. You will have good working knowledge of relevant legislation and will ideally have a strong understanding of the local market to be able to identify new opportunities to grow the business further. Travel will be required in this role, and a driving licence is essential.