Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Investment Management (Front Office)
Specialisim
Real Estate
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
15734
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
25/06/2024
Closing date
23/07/2024
Job Description:
Are you MRICS accredited with great experience of commercial property valuation and a sound understanding of asset management and the investment environment? If so, this the role for you!
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis, here in Edinburgh. The role offers hybrid working. You will support the investment team as well as asset managers with business plans and new investment opportunities.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- MRICS accreditation with practical post qualification work experience.
- Good understanding of asset management and investment processes including valuations, discounted cashflow appraisals and financial models and the use of Argus Enterprise (or similar) valuation software.
- Commercially aware with a working knowledge of commercial property valuation.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing own time.
- Valuation or property management experience would be desirable.
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft office, specifically Word and Excel.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports.
- Strong network of industry contacts at peer level.
Core Responsibilities:
- Research into local and wider property markets to support investment decisions (currently retail, industrial, office and leisure with scope to consider alternatives).
- Supporting the portfolio managers in carrying out appraisals and cashflow modelling at asset and portfolio level for new potential acquisitions and business planning
- Working closely with the established team to contribute to the direct property portfolio growth and development.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports for internal investment group and external investment forum.
- Assisting with active asset management initiatives across the portfolio assets as required including rent reviews, lettings, and refurbishments.
- Supporting the portfolio managers in carrying out appraisals and cashflow modelling for potential new acquisitions to assist in the selection process for new investments.
- Liaison with external advisors.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15734
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Kamilla has been an integral part of Core-Asset Consulting for almost 12 years. She finds immense satisfaction in supporting people to transform their lives, and her approach is driven by empathy and connection. Specialising in permanent recruitment, Kamilla’s expertise spans front-office investment management, client management, and actuarial.
She excels in finding the perfect fit across all asset classes and geographies, taking pride in the challenge of locating the ideal candidate for each client. Kamilla’s dedication goes beyond filling roles; she supports long-standing relationships, understanding every aspect of her candidates' journeys. This deep connection allows her to provide exceptional value to clients and candidates alike. Her efforts have helped individuals relocate from Asia to the UK, change career paths, and follow their dreams. Kamilla has a first-class degree in Business Management, and is trilingual in English, German and Russian.
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