Senior Surveyor – Development & UK BTR Valuation

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The Development & BTR Valuation team in JLL’s UK Living Advisory business needs a Senior Surveyor in a replacement role to focus on residential development and Build to Rent assets. Busy, successful, and highly regarded in their market, the team needs a skilled valuer who can learn quickly to take responsibility for residential development, investment and BTR valuations.

Working with a broad range of clients including investors, lenders, and developers, there will be opportunities for the right candidate to work on enhancing client relationships, and active business development. The team has a national mandate for BTR and a focus on London and the South East for Build for Sale work. BTR experience is not a pre-requisite. However, it would be a distinct advantage, as would experience of valuing other, relevant operational asset types. Similarly, an interest in and understanding of the BTR market is beneficial.

Working in support of a Director, this role would suit someone who understands the residential market, and is capable with both DCF and residual valuation models. The right candidate will be independent and resourceful, highly numerate, and with a keen eye for detail. Fluent report writing, and strong communication skills are essential, coupled with a desire to take on more responsibility over time.

The role is based in our head office at 30 Warwick Street, London W1, but with flexible and hybrid working. Some travel nationally for inspections and client meetings will be required.

The role involves supporting a Director and taking responsibility for residential development, investment and Build to Rent valuations. You will:

• Work with a broad range of clients including investors, lenders and developers;
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development;
• Apply DCF and residual valuation methods and use Excel and related tools for modelling;
• Prepare high quality, accurate reports in MS Word with attention to detail;
• Communicate clearly with clients and explain and justify approaches and assumptions;
• Manage multiple priorities with a strong work ethic and client service focus.

MRICS qualification (essential) and 1-2+ years’ PQE. RICS Registered Valuer. Experience in the valuation of property assets using DCF, investment capitalisation and residual methods. Fluent user of MS Excel, including data analysis and some financial modelling. Experience of pricing large scale residential build-for-sale schemes using MS Excel. Comfortable creating and working with Excel cashflows and Argus Developer. Excellent written English, with the ability to produce high quality, accurate reports in MS Word with good attention to detail. Experience of building and sustaining client relationships and instructions, including being able to explain and justify the approach and assumptions to clients. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple, competing priorities. Strong work ethic with a demonstrated commitment to client service. Enthusiastic and self-motivated; a team player mentality is essential.

Location: On-site – London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!