Director, Valuation Advisory

Join the Specialist Asset Valuation Team at JLL for an extraordinary career opportunity that goes far beyond ordinary real estate work. This dynamic team focuses on business development, client care & Valuation while working with some of the most exciting and cutting-edge operational real estate properties in the market. You will have the opportunity to engage with diverse and complex assets including datacentres, critical infrastructure projects, renewable energy facilities, life sciences properties, film studios, car parks, entertainment arenas, and sports stadia.

We are looking for a Director to join our Specialist Asset Valuation business line, based in London. The team is evolving rapidly to meet the strong demand for valuations of the more complex and fascinating real estate. We work for some of the most high profile corporate occupiers, operators, specialist funds, developers, infrastructure funds, banks, finance providers and public sector landowners in assisting them determine the value of the more interesting land and buildings and infrastructure in both the UK and Europe.

This is the opportunity for a talented individual to join a team which has the ambition to grow substantially through expanding existing Client relationships and developing new areas of business. It is also a chance to join a growing team and be part of developing new business within a leading global property consultancy.

The functions of the role are to develop the business through finding new clients and expanding client relationships in order to increase revenue whilst maintaining higher than average profit margins. The Director will also supervise team members in producing a very high standard of work and developing their careers as well as providing excellent client care. The successful candidate will be required to use a diverse range of skills including valuation and analysis and be comfortable advising clients across a wide range of property sectors. We are looking for a good communicator who is comfortable selling our services to Clients and to colleagues within the wider JLL business.

• To develop new business working on target investor, operator and lending clients on a wide range of property types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the firm;
• To provide valuation advice in expanding real estate and infrastructure sectors, renewables, data centres, film studios, science parks, arenas and stadia;
• To provide specialist advice to clients based on sector knowledge through wider collaboration with market leading capital markets, agency, research and management teams;
• Develop and manage client relationships, including growing new areas of business;
• Supervise the team in delivering excellent valuations and superior client service;
• Assist the team in achieving targets and growing the business line.

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we encourage you to show your ingenuity.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified surveyor with 5 years’ experience post APC. Previous experience of specialist valuation is helpful but not a pre-requisite. More important is that the right person has the ability to use their initiative and demonstrate intelligence and flexibility and the ability to develop new business.

• MRICS/Registered Valuer with post-qualification experience;
• Broad experience ideal, although this is not essential and interest in variety of work is key;
• Ability to develop new business and expand client relationships;
• Good knowledge of Excel, Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer valuation packages;
• Strong DCF experience;
• Ability to work under tight time constraints in order to deliver high quality service;
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with excellent client skills;
• Supervise and oversee valuation colleagues and assist with their career development;
• Willing to work as a team player;
• Able to take on challenging valuations;
• Strong verbal and numerical skills, an eye for detail and to be comfortable with detailed report writing and excel.

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences.