Graduate Surveyor - Residential Valuations

The Role

A graduate surveyor specialising in residential valuations, principally for loan security and financial reporting. The surveyor will work with a wide range of clients including local and international banks, private wealth clients, mortgage brokers, property developers, and government-related entities. The role is based in Dubai, with work occasionally expected across the U.A.E. and within the wider Middle East region.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the residential property market and be wishing to pursue, or currently pursuing, the APC pathway towards qualification as a member of the RICS.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry our property valuations for land, apartments, villas, offices, warehouses and buildings, both existing property, new build and under construction, ensuring correct advice and guidance is provided on market values.

• To conduct valuation assignments, including but not limited to inspection, valuation, report writing, meeting and presenting to clients
• To collate information from internal and external sources on the Middle East property markets
• To maintain a database of information by co-ordinating with the research and valuation team members
• To collaborate with other departments to obtain and provide data on markets
• Preparation of reports from data collected on the assignments as and when required
• To develop relationships with companies, institutions and other bodies with a view to offering Savills Middle East capabilities and obtaining information on ongoing or future work
• Contribute to fee income commensurate with role and as set by the line manager
• Produce high quality presentation skills, with the ability to present information accurately and succinctly both orally and in draft reports
• Co-ordinate and manage instructions, specifically the turnaround time whilst maintaining quality control
• Manage multiple instructions at the same time efficiently and effectively
• Escalating issues to Partners and Surveyors as required
• Handling commercial property inquiries and reporting suitable options to the client

• Support your team in achieving their individual and/or departmental set goals and objectives

• Attend internal and external networking events (CPD)
• Assist in expanding the client base and develop business with existing client contacts

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters level (RICS Accredited)
• Excellent communication skills
• Driving license holder (UAE)
• 2- 3 years’ experience in the UAE highly preferred
• Have a sound business knowledge especially within this market sector
• Has broad knowledge of principles and practices of related disciplines
• Understands what generates revenue and makes profit
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• Excellent reporting and organizational skills
• Proactive and excellent team player
• Based in the UAE or willing to relocate