Associate Director/Director (Valuations - Build to Rent)

This position is full time, permanent with hybrid working. Involved in the UK BTR sector since its inception, CBRE are entrusted to value a significant proportion of the market. We have nationwide coverage, with class-leading expertise in London and the South East. The team has established itself as a market leader and trusted advisor within the Build to Rent sector to the leading residential investors in the UK including: Legal & General, M&G, Grainger, PIC, Heimstaden, Starlight, Long Harbour, Royal London, Quintain Living, ADIA/Greystar, Get Living, Canary Wharf Group/Vertus, amongst others. Consequently, we have unrivalled access to market data of BTR assets, enabling us to provide market-leading advice to our clients. We provide the full spectrum of services in this sector from regular valuations and loan security advice to acquisition advice and market intelligence. Working within our team offers the opportunity to gain insight into the acquisition, development, and financing of landmark and large-scale residential and mixed-use development and investment projects.

The role is responsible for the management and delivery of valuations and reporting for assets within their scope of expertise. On more complex assignments, the role will work with oversight and support from senior colleagues. The role will have accountability for the quality of the work delivered by other members of the team in London and Hyderabad. As property value experts, we deliver valuations with unmatched accuracy and speed. We understand the challenges of navigating risk and value in volatile markets and provide precise and swift valuations leveraging the scale of our data, advanced technology, sector expertise and geographical coverage. We provide clients with a professional, fully compliant, and efficient valuation process so they can make well informed decisions and act with confidence. Within our teams, we work collaboratively and embrace connected ways of working. We are close and connected to our clients and the markets they operate in, forging long-term relationships.

This role is an opportunity to join CBRE's Operational Living Team, a market leader in Living Sector Valuations, where we value over £60bn of assets annually across Build to Rent (BTR), Single Family Housing (SFH), Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Co-Living spaces. With key clients like Grainger, Lloyds Living (Citra), and IQ, we provide unparalleled expertise and market-leading advice for over 90,000 units. At CBRE, we take a partnership approach with our clients throughout the valuation process, ensuring tailored and insightful solutions. This is your chance to be part of one of the industry's leading teams, leveraging the CBRE platform, data, and technical innovation to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation and advisory work for loan security, financial reporting, fund reporting, strategic advice and investment purposes.
• Contributing to, and taking on the day-to-day management of, valuations across a broad range of asset types in the UK, including development sites, investment portfolios and single assets.
• Support with business development through participation in initiatives, building relationships with contemporaries in client organisations and attending networking events.
• Close liaison with clients ensuring high quality advice is consistently delivered and maintaining strong relationships.
• Collaborate with senior members of the team on RFPs and pitch activities.
• Collaborate with other members of the London and Hyderabad Valuation team on the valuation process and take accountability for the quality control of their work.
• Work with the Service Delivery team on the quality of Valuation work delivered.
• QRM compliance, sign off conflict checks and manage ClientIQ opportunity records up to execution.
• Conduct physical property inspections and supervise and review output of inspections conducted by junior members of the team.
• Review and approve comparable data.
• Perform valuation modelling (including DCF modelling), calculations and sensitivity analysis.
• Draft both one-off & regular valuation reports, peer reviews for senior sign off & commentary on changes since last valuation period and download schedules.
• Validate reports and ensure quality control.
• Drive and execute enhanced client reporting e.g. templates, SharePoint, dashboards etc.
• Complete ‘activate’ set up in TOPS2.
• Help with revenue recognition and provide necessary paperwork.
• Gather and share relevant market intelligence.
• Support with other value add tasks and internal initiatives for innovation and improvement.
• Train and mentor more junior members of the team and manage a small team of junior Valuers (where applicable).
• Peer-group engagement with the wider CBRE Living network and other business lines such as Capital Markets and Funding, Development Agency, Planning and Building Consultancy.

At Director grade, this position would include further responsibilities with (but not limited to):

• Lead Business Development Activities
• Supervise and Review Work
• Team Management and Development
• Conduct Higher Complexity Valuations
• Strategic Team Role

Person Specification/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or a related field.
• MRICS qualified or equivalent with relevant PQE experience.
• Proven experience of managing client accounts.
• Proven knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer and Excel.
• Strong understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and support junior valuers but also able to operate autonomously in an efficient and productive manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling the development of good relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, delegate where appropriate and meet deadlines.
• Enjoys working under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Valid UK driving licence – if applicable.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills.