Surveyor (Residential Valuations)

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property valuations for land, apartments and villas including existing properties, new developments and assets under construction, ensuring accurate advice and guidance is provided on market values
• Conduct valuation assignments from inspection to completion, including inspections, valuation analysis, report writing, client meetings and presentations
• Collate information from internal and external sources on Middle East property markets
• Maintain valuation databases by coordinating with research and valuation team members
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain and provide market intelligence and data
• Prepare reports and analyses based on data collected from valuation assignments
• Develop relationships with companies, institutions and other stakeholders with a view to promoting the firm's capabilities and identifying new business opportunities
• Contribute to fee income commensurate with the role and targets set by the line manager
• Produce high-quality presentations and reports, presenting information accurately and succinctly both verbally and in writing
• Coordinate and manage valuation instructions, ensuring turnaround times are met whilst maintaining quality standards
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously in an efficient and effective manner
• Escalate issues to the Head of Department or senior members of the team, where appropriate
• Handle residential property enquiries and identify suitable options for clients
• Support the wider team in achieving individual and departmental goals and objectives
• Attend internal and external networking and CPD events
• Assist in expanding the client base and developing business with existing client contacts

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Actively working towards the APC with the goal of achieving RICS or AssocRICS membership or have recently qualified as an MRICS or AssocRICS member
• For candidates currently based in Dubai, RERA Registered Valuer status is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree (RICS-accredited preferred) in Real Estate, Property, Valuation, Surveying or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in property valuations, including at least 1 year specialising in residential valuations with experience undertaking valuation assignments for loan security, financial reporting and/or advisory purposes
• UAE driving licence holder (mandatory)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound business knowledge, particularly within the real estate and valuation sectors
• Broad knowledge of valuation principles and property market practices
• Understanding of revenue generation and profitability
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent reporting, organisational and time-management skills
• Proactive, self-motivated and an excellent team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Based in the UAE or willing to relocate
• Candidates close to sitting RICS APC or AssocRICS or recently qualified will be viewed favourably
• Over 42,000 people work for us in more than 700 offices all over the world.
• This breadth of global coverage, combined with specialist services and market insight, means we'll always have an expert who is local to you.