Residential Valuation Surveyor

James & PartnersLondonreedpublished 10/08/2026
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Associate Director to Senior Director Location: London - Prime Central London & Home Counties Salary: Up to £85,000 at Director level (negotiable depending on seniority) Package: £5,500-£8,500 Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Extensive Benefits The Opportunity I am exclusively partnering with one of the UK's most prestigious property consultancies to recruit several senior professionals into their highly regarded London Residential Valuation team. With appointments available from Associate Director through to Senior Director, this is an exceptional opportunity to advise on some of London's finest residential properties, including Prime and Super-Prime residences, substantial period townhouses, historic properties, residential investments and complex developments. The team operates across Central London, Greater London and the Home Counties, providing independent valuation advice to private individuals, financial institutions, investors and developers. Senior appointments offer significant scope to develop client relationships, influence departmental strategy and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. About the Business With over 140 years of heritage, my client is one of Britain's most distinguished property consultancies, combining the traditions of an established heritage brand with the resources and expertise of a major national organisation. Its expertise encompasses Prime Residential Property, Country Houses, Historic Estates, Rural Consultancy, Development and Professional Valuation Services. Advising high-net-worth individuals, private estates, institutional investors and financial organisations, the firm has built an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, discretion and enduring client relationships. The valuation practice benefits from a national network of over 70 RICS Registered Valuers, alongside specialists across residential, rural, development and planning disciplines. The Position Joining the London Residential Valuation team, you will undertake varied and technically challenging instructions across Prime London and the surrounding Home Counties. Key Responsibilities: Deliver residential valuations in accordance with RICS Red Book standards.

Advise on high-value residences, residential investments, development sites and complex property assets.

Manage instructions from inspection and research through to reporting and delivery.

Produce technically robust reports supported by comprehensive market analysis.

Maintain relationships with private clients, lenders, developers and professional advisers.

Identify new business opportunities and contribute to departmental fee generation.

Collaborate with colleagues across Residential, Rural, Development and Planning teams.

Support professional standards, quality assurance and departmental growth.

Director and Senior Director appointments will involve technical oversight, management of key client relationships, business development, mentoring colleagues and influencing departmental strategy. About You My client welcomes applications from experienced residential valuation professionals at Associate Director, Senior Associate Director, Director and Senior Director level. Requirements: MRICS qualified and RICS Registered Valuer.

Established residential valuation experience within a consultancy or relevant client-side environment.

Exposure to Prime London, high-value residential assets or complex valuation instructions.

Experience or understanding of residential development valuations.

Excellent knowledge of RICS Red Book standards.

Strong report-writing, analytical and client relationship management skills.

Commercial awareness and an interest in business development.

Relevant degree qualification and full UK driving licence.

Argus Developer experience advantageous.

For senior appointments, technical leadership, fee generation and established client relationships will be particularly valued. Remuneration & Benefits Basic Salary: Up to £85,000 at Director level, negotiable according to experience. Senior Director packages considered individually. Annual Car Allowance: Associate Director: £5,500

Senior Associate Director: £6,500

Director: £7,500

Senior Director: £8,500

Additional Benefits: Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Company pension and share incentive arrangements

Life assurance at 8x basic salary

Group income protection

Up to 30 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Option to purchase five additional days' holiday

Health screening and wellbeing support

Gym discounts and Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing and mortgage advice

Interest-free season ticket loan

Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts

Concierge services, Kids Pass and golf membership benefits

Excellent professional development and career progression

Sporting, social, charitable and volunteering events

These appointments offer the opportunity to advise on some of London's most significant residential properties while working alongside respected specialists within an established national consultancy. With an exceptional client base, technically interesting instructions, excellent professional resources and genuine opportunities for progression and leadership, this is an attractive proposition for ambitious Chartered Surveyors.