Director - Surveyor

Director Level Surveyor

Office location: Any UK office - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham or Winchester

Department: Retail & Leisure

The role

We require a senior surveyor either at or aspiring towards Director level to help service a burgeoning case of valuations with the opportunity to expand into lease advice and assist in major brokerage projects.

We envisage a candidate with leadership qualities that would relish a challenge and embrace the opportunity to lead a team around them.

Who are Christie & Co?

Established for over 90 years, we are the leading specialist advisor in operational real estate with a focus on retail, leisure, hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, and medical. We are regulated by the RICS and are on all relevant bank valuation panels. We handle more operational business transactions than any other advisor.

Our Values

Adaptable, Collaborative, Innovative, Personal and Trusted, you can learn more about life at Christie & Co here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christie---co/life/lifeatcco

Where we work

We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK, providing professional brokerage, valuation and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. We have been doing this for over 90 years, so we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering all aspects of leisure (focus on garden centres, caravan parks, marinas and visitor attractions), forecourts, convenience retail, hotels, restaurants and pubs, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver and grow our Retail & Leisure Professional services, providing valuations and advice with a particular focus on going‑concern assets. The role will involve mentoring and influencing others, with the opportunity to build a team over time. You will be a key member of Christie & Co’s wider valuation team, developing strong relationships with banks, investors, accountants, and operators through strong networking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with RICS rules, professional standards, and internal company policies
• Lead and secure retail and leisure valuation instructions on a UK‑wide basis
• Survey and value properties and trading businesses to determine market value
• Prepare, present, and deliver high‑quality reports
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Develop and manage an external network of key contacts, including operators, solicitors, accountants, and other professional advisers
• Proactively generate new business
• Respond promptly, professionally, and effectively to enquiries from prospective clients
• Maintain a strong awareness of market activity, trends, and sector developments
• Work towards and consistently achieve agreed performance and revenue targets
• Identify opportunities to cross‑sell services across the wider Group
• Accurately use and maintain the Christie & Co CRM system, ensuring contact, property, and project data is kept up to date

Working Relationships and Contacts

You will work alongside our market leading senior Retail & Leisure team and report to the Managing Director, whilst retaining a good level of autonomy. Our brand, company reputation and market knowledge will help you to open doors and become a trusted advisor for clients to rely upon with confidence. You will also work closely with Christie Group company colleagues to cross-sell and gain business.

Candidate Specification

Skills and Experience

• RICS Chartered Status (essential)
• Demonstrable experience applying appropriate valuation methodologies (essential)
• A methodical and thorough approach to valuation work (essential)
• Strong experience in preparing clear, well‑structured valuation reports (essential)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal (essential)
• Strong IT proficiency, with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (essential)
• A good understanding of accounts and lease structures (desirable)
• A minimum of 1-2 years post-qualification experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of the trade sector and current market trends (desirable)
• Awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (desirable)

Personal Characteristics

• Professional, with high standards and strong personal integrity
• Relationship‑focused, with a client‑centric and service‑driven mindset
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, influence, and provide constructive feedback
• Numerate and analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Meticulous, methodical, and well‑organised in approach
• Self‑motivated, driven, and confident using initiative
• Calm and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team

What can we offer?

• An excellent company culture and enjoyable working environment
• Strong personal and professional development opportunities as you help shape the future of our Retail & Leisure business

*** Please note we will not be able to sponsor for this position and therefore only invite candidates permanently settled in the UK or not requiring sponsorship ***

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

To apply or for more information, please contact: careersuk@christie.com