Associate Director
Valuations - Living
Role Purpose The Associate Director role will undertake valuations and reporting with key responsibility for valuation report writing (particularly for core assets). On more complex assignments, they will work with oversight and support from senior colleagues. They will also collaborate with other members of the team in London and Hyderabad to ensure high quality valuations are delivered to clients and drive operational efficiency. They will play a key roles in the supervision and quality assurance of work completed by the Hyderabad team.
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, alongside senior members of the team, for loan security, accounting, fund reporting, investment, etc purposes (remove or add as necessary).
Conduct physical property inspections and assist senior valuers with more complex inspections.
Collaborate with other members of the Hyderabad and London Valuation team on the valuation process and undertake quality control of their work.
Manage opportunity records up to execution
Conduct technical aspects of property due diligence and review changes to valuation data (Regular only)
Select appropriate comparables, performing analysis, and drawing conclusions.
Perform valuation modelling (including DCF modelling), calculations and analysis and support for senior valuers on more complex valuations.
Close liaison with clients ensuring high quality advice is consistently delivered.
Preparation of reports.
Help with revenue recognition and provide necessary paperwork.
Support senior members of the team with business development, RFPs and pitch activities.
Complete ‘activate’ set up in TOPS2.
QRM compliance.
Gather and share relevant market intelligence and support senior members of the team with other value-add tasks.
Support with training and mentoring more junior members of the team to develop management skills.
Work flexibly across sectors and services within the Division and support other Divisions as and when required.
Person Specification/Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Surveying, or a related field.
MRICS qualified or equivalent, with relevant post-qualified experience.
Knowledge of property valuation methodologies and techniques
Proficiency in using valuation software and tools, such as Argus Enterprise & Developer and Excel
Proficiency in reporting and data analytical tools to drive operational efficiency and reduce potential data transposition errors.
Good understanding of property market trends and factors influencing property values
Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in property valuation
Willingness to learn and develop professional skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and support senior 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.
Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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