Valuation Surveyor

Hays
Valuation Surveyor Required for Residential Properties

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working alongside a Building Society client, who has over 100years practice in serving the needs of the local community. Our client is seeking to recruit a Valuation Surveyor to support with the valuation of residential properties, for the purpose of lending mortgages, as well as to provide general property and valuation guidance and advice to the Head Office and Branch Networks.

Your new role
Within the role, you will be fully in charge of providing inspections of residential properties in order to assess for the purpose of mortgage lending. You will be tasked with conducting comprehensive inspections to evaluate condition, size, location, and environmental factors that may influence value, as well as creating high-quality reports with precise value assessments, utilising expert knowledge and a deep understanding of the local market. You should be able to manage an electronic diary to efficiently stay on top of undertaking full mortgage valuations to align with the Society’s KPIs for valuation completion numbers and valuation turnaround periods. The role will also require you to assist Society management and mortgage teams efficiently with general property and valuation tasks, including drive-by inspections and addressing post-valuation queries. You should have excellent communication skills for liaising with management and relevant head office departments or branch staff to advise of case progress – inspection dates, delays etc. You will also be required to support the maintenance and management of the Society’s external valuer panel, ensuring SLA agreements remain current and verifying appropriate insurance coverage is in place. The ability to maintain good relationships with relevant industry professionals is essential, as well as attending regular department meetings. You will be required to carry out sample checks on panel valuer cases and AVMs and report any issues or concerns to your manager, as well as provide advice on valuation-related information and issues to Society management, when required.
Other duties for the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the achievement of the Society’s Corporate Plan.
• Work effectively as a team member, participating in the day-to-day activities of the team to ensure that the highest standards of member service and work output are achieved.
• Stay up to date on the latest innovations and developments, relative to your remit.
• Adhere to compliance at all times with Society, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Support on the implementation of new practices, respond positively to change and make suggestions to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure the performance of you and your team meets the measures and KPIs set for you.
• Have excellent and efficient communication skills for liaising between members of your team and other parts of the business.
• Participate in training & development opportunities.
• Demonstrate the client’s values in behaviours and actions
• Produce the highest standard of work possible in accordance with the client’s Policies, Conduct Rules, Codes of Practice and operational procedures.
• Ensure information & Cyber Security controls as relevant to your day-to-day duties are complied with.
• Adhere to Health and Safety working practices, working safely as a member of a team.
• Deliver any other tasks necessary for the smooth running of the department

What you’ll need to succeed
A third level qualification in the Property or Construction industry or relevant discipline. You should be a RICS Qualified Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) and Registered Valuer (VRS accredited) or eligible for VRS registration – the client will provide financial support for annual renewal.
You will need a minimum of 2 years in the Northern Ireland property market, and the ability to demonstrate a proven claims free track record. You should be a reliable and independent worker with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. A methodical, technical and professional approach towards the role is essential. You must have effective communication skills in order to liaise professionally between customers, team members and other departments. A positive, can-do attitude to customer service is required.
You must possess a full, clean driving licence and access to your own transport.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary of £40K-£45K with a weekly car allowance.
Plus holiday entitlement, statutory sick days, pension contributions- more information available on application.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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