Surveyor (Residential Valuations)

A Surveyor specialising in valuations for loan security and financial reporting. The Surveyor will work with a wide range of clients including local, international and private banks, private wealth customers, local and international companies, and Government Departments.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in property valuations, including at least one year specialising in residential valuations. Candidates should be actively working towards the APC with the goal of achieving RICS or AssocRICS membership or have recently qualified as an MRICS or AssocRICS member. For candidates currently based in Dubai, RERA Registered Valuer status is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Savills' experienced and high-performing valuations team, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of valuations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property valuations for land, apartments and villas including existing properties, new developments and assets under construction, ensuring accurate advice and guidance is provided on market values

• Conduct valuation assignments from inspection to completion, including inspections, valuation analysis, report writing, client meetings and presentations

• Collate information from internal and external sources on Middle East property markets

• Maintain valuation databases by coordinating with research and valuation team members

• Collaborate with other departments to obtain and provide market intelligence and data

• Prepare reports and analyses based on data collected from valuation assignments

• Develop relationships with companies, institutions and other stakeholders with a view to promoting the firm's capabilities and identifying new business opportunities

• Contribute to fee income commensurate with the role and targets set by the line manager

• Produce high-quality presentations and reports, presenting information accurately and succinctly both verbally and in writing

• Coordinate and manage valuation instructions, ensuring turnaround times are met whilst maintaining quality standards

• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously in an efficient and effective manner

• Escalate issues to the Head of Department or senior members of the team, where appropriate

• Handle residential property enquiries and identify suitable options for clients

• Support the wider team in achieving individual and departmental goals and objectives

• Attend internal and external networking and CPD events

• Assist in expanding the client base and developing business with existing client contacts

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Actively working towards the APC with the goal of achieving RICS or AssocRICS membership or have recently qualified as an MRICS or AssocRICS member

• For candidates currently based in Dubai, RERA Registered Valuer status is highly desirable

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree (RICS-accredited preferred) in Real Estate, Property, Valuation, Surveying or a related discipline

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in property valuations, including at least 1 year specialising in residential valuations with experience undertaking valuation assignments for loan security, financial reporting and/or advisory purposes

• UAE driving licence holder (mandatory)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Sound business knowledge, particularly within the real estate and valuation sectors

• Broad knowledge of valuation principles and property market practices

• Understanding of revenue generation and profitability

• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Excellent reporting, organisational and time-management skills

• Proactive, self-motivated and an excellent team player

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

• Based in the UAE or willing to relocate

• Candidates close to sitting RICS APC or AssocRICS or recently qualified will be viewed favourably