JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Director to join our Valuation Advisory team in Birmingham. This P4 level position offers the opportunity to lead high-profile retail and office valuation assignments while developing and mentoring junior team members. You will work with a diverse portfolio of lending clients including banks, building societies, and alternative lenders, providing strategic valuation advice across the retail and office sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Business Development

• Lead client relationships and serve as primary point of contact for key lending clients

• Develop new business opportunities and maintain strong market presence in the Birmingham and wider Midlands region

• Prepare and present compelling proposals and pitches to prospective clients

• Represent JLL at industry events, conferences, and networking functions

Technical Excellence

• Conduct complex valuations across retail and office property types for lending purposes including acquisition finance, refinancing, and portfolio valuations

• Prepare detailed valuation reports for a variety of lending scenarios including term loans, development finance, and workout situations

• Ensure all work complies with RICS Red Book standards and internal quality assurance procedures

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor more junior colleagues

• Oversee work allocation and ensure efficient delivery of client assignments

• Provide technical guidance and support career development of junior colleagues

• Contribute to recruitment and interview processes for new team members

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Birmingham and regional retail and office markets

• Analyze market trends, rental values, yields, and comparable transactions

• Contribute to JLL research publications and market reports

• Provide market insights to clients and internal stakeholders

Essential Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• MRICS qualification (or equivalent international qualification)

• Minimum 8-10 years of commercial property valuation experience

• Substantial experience in retail and office property sectors

• Strong track record in a similar senior role within a leading consultancy

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of valuation methodologies and RICS standards

• Proficiency in Argus Enterprise/Developer and other industry-standard software

• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Market Knowledge

• Deep understanding of Birmingham and Midlands commercial property markets

• Strong network of contacts within the regional property community

• Knowledge of retail and office occupier markets and lending trends

• Understanding of planning and development processes

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to manage teams and develop junior staff

• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills

• Excellent client relationship management capabilities

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Location:

On-site –Birmingham, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.