Graduate Surveyor

**Job Title**: Graduate Surveyor

**Department**: Valuation

**Location**: Edinburgh

**Key focus of job**:
To undertake valuation instructions and to take an active role in developing the Valuation business across the region. To form part of an established valuation team.

Whilst the position will initially be within the Valuation team, there do exist opportunities to rotate around the other service lines.

**Main tasks**:

- To undertake Valuation instructions within the region.
- To operate with a degree of flexibility and independence within this area, whilst also enjoying the support of the rest of the team.
- To seek to take instructions forward as the direct client contact.
- To provide professional, high quality reports to the client.
- To develop new business through use of both new and existing contacts.
- To seek to develop a range of clients and personal contacts.
- To manage relationships with clients and others in the local property market.
- To continually strive to improve working practices and client service delivery for the whole team.
- To represent LSH and the full range of property related services available to clients.
- Any other duties commensurate with this level of post.

**Main capabilities**:
Technical Skills
- Understanding of commercial property Valuation, ideally for loan security and balance sheet purposes.
- Track record and knowledge of undertaking Commercial Property Valuations and Valuation Appraisals, including the use of Argus (or similar) valuation software.
- Strong command of written English and ability to write valuation reports with a high degree of accuracy
- Computer Literacy, specifically in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Customer Focus
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of client requirements
- Enjoys the clear confidence and respect of clients
- Collects, reviews and acts upon client feedback
- Researches into current and future client requirements
- Demonstrates an awareness of market trends

Communication Skills
- Capable presenter, both of technical and business matters
- Shows highly developed persuasive skills (oral)

Personal Qualities
- Presents a professional image when dealing with clients and demonstrates self confidence
- Demonstrates ambition and commitment to self development
- Highly organised, self motivated, enthusiastic and personable
- Manages own time and exercises good commercial judgement to maximise fee earning potential

Team Player
- A commercially aware all rounder with good business acumen and business generation skills.
- A working knowledge of the surrounding areas and commercial and residential markets.

Organisational Focus
- Seeks to improve personal and team service delivery

Analytical Reasoning
- Demonstrates good attention to detail by regularly producing carefully prepared, accurate work
- Uses thorough and effective data gathering techniques in all aspects of the work

Interpersonal Skills
- Understands and listens to others’ requirements
- Demonstrates co-operation and willingness to work with others