Associate

Job Title Associate Job Description Summary Job Description Position Title: Associate - Commercial Valuation Department: Valuation & Advisory - Investment Valuations Location: Old Broad Street, London Job summary: Our Valuation & Advisory Team provides high quality and strategic advice across commercial and residential assets, portfolios and complex development. Working closely with colleagues in other disciplines both regionally and nationally, we ensure our advice reflects real-time market intelligence and sector insight. We are seeking a driven and collaborative Associate to play a key role in delivering market‑leading valuation services for major investor clients. You will take responsibility for managing and executing commercial property valuation mandates, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the team’s ambitious growth plans. The role may involve an element of the valuation of long income/ground rents. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Associate looking for progression, or a Senior Surveyor ready to take on greater responsibility. Key Responsibilities Valuation Delivery & Quality - Lead and support the delivery of investment valuations in all commercial property sectors for financial reporting purposes. - Produce valuations using Argus Enterprise with robust valuation methodologies and rationales. - Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual valuation cycles for key fund clients, including producing analysis and reporting. - Ensure all valuation outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with professional standards. - Answer clients’ ad hoc queries and run valuation scenarios. Client & Stakeholder Engagement -Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact. - Present valuation outcomes and market commentary confidently, explaining methodology and rationale. - Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to ensure coordinated delivery and cross‑business insights. Business Growth & Team Contribution - Support Partners in developing and securing new business opportunities. - Contribute to team research, market knowledge, and thought leadership. - Mentor and support junior team members, promoting a collaborative and high‑performing team culture. - Ensure all work complies with internal processes, quality standards, and risk procedures. Some long income/ground rent valuation experience would be useful but is not essential. However, a willingness to provide excellent professional advice and service to clients in support of instructions managed by Partners is essential as well as a keenness to contribute to team business development, fee billing and profit targets Qualifications & Skills - MRICS qualified (Registered Valuer preferred).Advanced working knowledge of Argus Enterprise. Strong IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Confident presenter with strong client‑facing skills. - Highly numerate with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to interrogate data effectively. Experience & Attributes - Experience working in a fast‑paced valuation environment. - Strong understanding of investment markets; long‑income/ground‑rent experience beneficial but not essential. - Proven ability to build internal and external relationships. - Well organised, systematic, and able to work effectively under pressure. - Passionate about valuation and professional advisory work. You will be joining a dynamic, growth‑focused team working with a broad and prestigious client base. This role provides exceptional exposure, development opportunities, and the chance to play a meaningful role in shaping our investment valuation offering. Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.