Director - Valuations in Manchester

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like‑minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex property valuation projects across all major asset classes, including commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed‑use developments.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact for key clients including banks, property companies and developers.
• Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance across all valuation instructions to ensure compliance with RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book) and client requirements.
• Drive business development activities, identifying opportunities for growth and expanding the firm’s valuation service offering.
• Integrate with the wider Avison Young network and other business lines such as Capital Markets and Agency teams.
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development and ensuring high performance across the team.
• Prepare detailed reports and present valuation advice to clients.
• Monitor market trends and economic conditions, providing expert insight and commentary to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold professional standards across all aspects of valuation work.
• Contribute to strategic planning, team structuring, and fee forecasting within the valuation division.

A track record in preparing RICS Red Book Valuations for Commercial Lending (development, owner‑occupied and investment properties), corporate valuations and consultancy advice.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 software
• Experienced in using valuation software, ideally including KEL and Argus Developer, although training in these applications can be provided where required.

Core Skills

• A commercial and pragmatic approach to ‘real world’ business and property issues
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Flexibility and resilience in working arrangements
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Ability to work to deadlines

Experience

• RICS qualification (FRICS/MRICS)
• RICS Registered Valuer
• A good working knowledge of the RICS ‘Red Book’ and relevant guidance notes.

Key Behaviours

• Act as an ambassador of the Firm
• Seeking business development opportunities
• Have a keen interest in the wider economy and business world
• Keep up to date with trends and benchmarks in the main property sectors and have a good awareness of market sentiment
• Demonstrate commerciality and business acumen
• Be client centric at all times
• Operate efficiently and produce accurate, high-quality work
• Demonstrate sound technical knowledge
• Embrace opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the Avison Young business

Equal Opportunities

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry.

Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.

Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well‑being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we will do everything we can to help.

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position.

Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.