Senior Surveyor/Associate Director - OPRE Self-Storage & Leisure Valuation

Job description

Role: Senior Surveyor/Associate Director - Leisure & Self Storage
Location: London

Role Purpose

Leisure & Self Storage form part of the Operational Real Estate (OPRE) segment at CBRE. OPRE covers transaction, valuation and advisory work across a range of dynamic and growing sectors including hospitality, hotels, healthcare, leisure, roadside & automotive.

The Leisure & Self Storage team deal with valuations, advisory, investment transactions and both debt and equity raising. These service lines work closely together, and we strongly encourage developing relationships across the teams and developing cross-sector insights.

We are now looking for a Senior Surveyor or Associate Director to join our team and provide Valuation and Advisory services to key clients in the sector. The role would cover both self storage and other leisure assets, however with a focus on self storage.

This role will appeal most to individuals who are looking forward to being part of a rapidly growing and evolving sector, which is bucking the trends seen by many conventional sectors. Here, you will be part of a team which enjoys a leading presence in the market, collaborating on projects across the UK and Europe. You will have the opportunity to create your own niche specialism in a key growth area of property, whilst working in a hugely enthusiastic and diverse business that will allow you to thrive and develop your ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake trading and investment valuations together with due diligence for loan, acquisition and financial reporting purposes in the UK and pan-European region. Clients include Big Yellow Group Plc, Shurgard Europe, Center Parcs UK and Mitchells & Butlers PLC.
• Dealing directly with clients and preparing terms of engagement
• Preparing business analyses and valuation models (Excel focussed)
• Preparation of detailed reports (business plans, feasibility and valuation reports) and presentation of valuation advice to clients.
• Job set up and project monitoring on internal systems
• Providing support on transaction projects
• Assisting with sector research projects
• Developing relationships with clients
• Attending industry events and promoting CBRE services
• Developing a personal brand in the leisure and self storage sectors

Person Specification/Requirements:

• MRICS and registered valuer.
• Interest in the relevant sectors and the capability to adapt to a varied workload.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex proposals.
• Self-motivated while working as part of an energetic and enthusiastic team.
• Experience in using Excel.
• In a position to travel across the UK and Europe for property inspections.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to form strong professional relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Report writing experience and the ability to help with pitches.
• Experience in the valuation of property valued with reference to trading potential.
• Knowledge of management accounts and business KPIs would be advantageous.

Working at CBRE:

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do-from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE

About CBRE:

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.