Director - Retail

Cobalt has exclusively partnered with the budding property consultancy, Certus , who are seeking to appoint a Head of Valuation in Manchester; inviting a seasoned yet entrepreneurial professional to hone their experience and contribute positively to the firm's exciting growth strategy in the North West. Professionalism and the drive to develop meaningful partnerships, providing explicit and expert advice to clients, naturally reflects the ethic of the company's Co-Founders, who between them cumulate decades in the real estate and finance sectors, but lead with a modest and dynamic approach to conducting business. Key responsibilities? Managing and mentoring a qualified surveyor, and a freshly educated, attentive graduate. Providing valuation advisory across multiple asset types and undertaking valuation mandates for varying purposes including loan security, accounts, tax, mergers and acquisitions, and expert witness. Working closely with the Managing Director to formulate the future business development strategy. Leveraging long-standing relationships with all types of real estate players. Why choose Certus? An agile and ambitious outfit, committed to increasing headcount in Manchester and across the regions over the next 12 months. Balanced and trusting approach to flexible working. Exposure to office, industrial, residential, retail and leisure assets, and mixed-use development appraisals. Environmentally conscious, Certus has pledged to the SME Climate Commitment initiative to achieve Net Zero before 2030. Certus are offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a lucrative performance-related reward scheme. Applicants will be expected to be available for an introductory, pre-shortlist screening conversation (virtually or in-person) with Cobalt's dedicated consultant, Lukas Turner. Upon progressing through subsequent stages, candidates should expect thorough and transparent feedback. This assignment is an exclusive partnership between Cobalt and Certus Property Consultants, and therefore necessitates all applications, direct or via any indirect channel, to be directed to Cobalt for qualification, shortlisting and introduction.