Commercial Valuation Surveyor

Job Description:

Commercial Valuation Surveyor
Rugby (covering the East and West Midlands region)

Job Overview

My client are seeking a Commercial Valuation Surveyor to undertake Red Book valuations, primarily for secured lending purposes, across industrial, office, and retail properties throughout the East and West Midlands.

This role will play a key part in supporting the growth of the Commercial Valuations business, working closely with Partners and building strong client relationships to further develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver valuations for financial reporting, loan security, and other purposes in line with RICS Valuation – Global Standards.
• Conduct property inspections, measure floor and site areas, and carry out comparable, demographic, and economic research.
• Undertake planning and statutory enquiries, lease reviews, and analysis of comparables.
• Prepare valuation reports in accordance with client instructions.
• Build a strong understanding of the office and industrial property markets, including trends and regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, including banks, private clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial valuation sector.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and risk management procedures.
• Carry out other related tasks as required.

Targets

• Achieve annual financial performance targets and objectives as agreed.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant property-related degree.
• MRICS or FRICS qualification and RICS Registered Valuer status.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial property valuation techniques.
• High level of computer literacy, including property IT systems and MS Office.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent report-writing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of the commercial property market across the Midlands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Clean Professional Indemnity record.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience in valuing industrial, retail, and office property.

Desirable:

• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Experience with secured lending valuations.
• Familiarity with development appraisals, including residual valuations.
• Knowledge of tax-related valuations, such as inheritance tax or capital gains.
• Some residential valuation experience would be advantageous.