Associate Director / Valuation Surveyor

Commercial / Residential Valuation Surveyor

Level: Associate / Senior Associate

Location:

Stratford, London (Hybrid Working)

Alternative base available in Dartford for candidates with strong South London / Kent market knowledge.

Salary:

Competitive basic salary & car allowance (Equivalent to the Top 4)

Comprehensive benefits package

Lucrative annual bonus scheme and potential profit share options

The Opportunity:

A leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Valuation Surveyor to join a busy and well-established valuation practice operating across London and the South East. The team is focused on maintaining and improving the quality and average fee level of instructions, with a deliberate move away from lower level, high volume churn work.

The role has become available following the departure of a team member to retirement and the business is now looking to strengthen the team with one or two additional hires.

The valuation department is led by a senior and experienced team and currently consists of approximately 5–6 valuers, having previously operated at around 9 team members.

The business maintains a strong workflow and long standing major lender relationships, including periodic revaluation instructions for clients such as Handelsbanken and Jersey-based institutions, with inspections undertaken on each instruction.

The role offers exposure to a broad mix of commercial and residential valuation work, with significant autonomy, hybrid working flexibility, and genuine progression opportunities.

For candidates with strong South London and Kent expertise, there is the opportunity to take a lead role in developing and managing this region at a senior level.

Team & Business Environment:

• Established and respected valuation practice with a strong reputation across London and the South East
• Focused on higher quality valuation instructions and sustainable fee generation
• Team includes experienced senior valuers and lease advisory professionals
• Utilises modern valuation technology including Valos software, which automates EPC, business rates and council tax data integration into reporting templates, significantly improving efficiency and reducing administrative workload
• Strong existing client base with opportunity to assist in client development and relationship management

Role Overview:

• Undertaking a mix of commercial and residential valuations across London and the South East
• Approximately 75% secured lending valuations
• No trading-related valuation work
• Mix of commercial and residential valuation work across a broad asset range
• Valuation work covering:
• Commercial and residential assets ranging from industrial investments through to prime Central London penthouses
• Investment and owner-occupied properties
• Some development valuations
• Working across Greater London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, and surrounding areas
• Managing client relationships and assisting with business development and client nurturing where appropriate
• Hybrid working model with approximately one day per week in the Stratford office (more office attendance optional)

Candidate Requirements:

• MRICS qualified &Registered Valuer status
• Minimum 3+ years PQE within a dedicated valuation role
• Proven experience undertaking Red Book secured lending valuations
• Experience across both commercial and residential property sectors
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of fee generation expectations, typically operating at approximately 2.5–3x salary multiple

Why Join?

• High-quality and varied valuation work
• Strong remuneration package
• Flexible working model
• Opportunity to build regional leadership responsibility
• Supportive and established professional environment

To Apply: Please email CV's to [email protected]