Head of Valuation
Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)
£60,000 - £65,000 Basic + Commission
BB10797
Beach Baker is delighted to be instructed on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded property consultancy in the search for a Head of Valuation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer to take ownership of an established valuation function whilst remaining actively involved in fee-earning commercial valuation work.
The role offers a combination of technical leadership, client relationship management, valuation delivery and graduate mentoring. Working within a collaborative professional team, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining service excellence whilst supporting the continued development of the valuation department.
The Opportunity
- Lead the day-to-day operation of an established valuation team.
- Undertake commercial property valuations and development appraisals across a broad range of asset classes.
- Manage valuation instructions from initial enquiry through to inspection, reporting and completion.
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with lenders, professional contacts and existing clients.
- Oversee valuation workflow, allocation of instructions and quality control.
- Ensure compliance with RICS Valuer Registration and Red Book requirements.
- Contribute towards risk management and professional standards across the valuation function.
- Support, mentor and develop graduates and junior surveyors working towards professional qualification.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business on valuation-related matters.
- Assist in the ongoing growth and development of the valuation service.
About You
- MRICS qualification and RICS Registered Valuer status.
- Proven commercial valuation experience across multiple sectors including office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and development opportunities.
- Experience undertaking valuations for loan security, acquisition, financial reporting and other professional purposes.
- Strong understanding of valuation methodology, professional standards and reporting requirements.
- Experience managing valuation instructions from commencement through to completion.
- The ability to manage workload, prioritise instructions and maintain technical excellence.
- Experience mentoring graduates or supporting APC candidates.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- A proactive and commercial approach with strong organisational abilities.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to lead an established valuation function.
- Strong pipeline of commercial valuation work and repeat client instructions.
- Genuine leadership role whilst remaining actively involved in valuation work.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Excellent platform for an Associate Director, Director or Senior Valuer looking to take the next step in their career.
- Opportunity to mentor future surveyors and influence the future direction of a successful valuation service.
This position would suit an experienced Associate Director, Director or Senior Registered Valuer seeking greater responsibility, leadership exposure and the opportunity to head up an established valuation function without moving away from hands-on valuation work.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Burroughs at Beach Baker.