Graduate Surveyor

The Role

The Graduate 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 role is based in our Dubai office. The ideal candidate will be wishing to pursue, or currently pursuing the APC, towards qualification as a member of the RICS.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out property valuations for mainly Residential assets; apartments and villas in addition to occasional commercial asset valuations such as offices, mixed use buildings & industrial assets (existing property, new build and under construction), ensuring correct advice and guidance is provided on market values
• To conduct valuation assignments, including 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 coordinating 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 presentations, presenting information accurately and succinctly both orally and in draft reports
• Coordinate and manage instructions, specifically the turnaround time whilst maintaining quality control
• Manage multiple instructions at the same time efficiently and effectively
• Escalating issues to service line Directors and Surveyors as required
• Handling all 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

• Must be educated to bachelor and/or master’s level (RICS Accredited)
• Must be looking to pursue the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Member of the RICS (Valuation)
• 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
• Understand what generates revenue and makes profit
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• Excellent reporting and organizational skills
• Proactive and an excellent team player
• Based in the UAE or willing to relocate