Commercial Valuation Surveyor
Rugby (covering the East and West Midlands region)
Job Overview
My client are seeking a Commercial Valuation Surveyor to undertake Red Book valuations, primarily for secured lending purposes, across industrial, office, and retail properties throughout the East and West Midlands.
This role will play a key part in supporting the growth of the Commercial Valuations business, working closely with Partners and building strong client relationships to further develop the team.
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, lease reviews, and analysis of comparables.
* Prepare valuation reports in accordance with client instructions.
* Build a strong understanding of the office and industrial property markets, including trends and regulatory changes.
* Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, including banks, private clients, and other key stakeholders.
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial valuation sector.
* Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and risk management procedures.
* Carry out other related tasks as required.
Targets
* Achieve annual financial performance targets and objectives as agreed.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
* Relevant property-related degree.
* MRICS or FRICS qualification and RICS Registered Valuer status.
* Minimum 3 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 knowledge of the commercial property market across the Midlands.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational 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 advantageous