Surveyor – Muscat, Oman

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced surveyor to join a highly respected commercial valuation department in an established chartered surveying firm. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical knowledge and experience working in Oman or within the wider GCC region.

What this opportunity involves:

This role is based in our Muscat office and will involve a mix of valuation work for a range of top tier clients including banks, developers, investors, lending institutions, owners and occupiers who rely on our advice to make financial decisions, assess risks and ensure they adopt the correct management of individual properties and portfolios.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified surveyor to join a leading department operating in a fast paced and dynamic market. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Value commercial property within Oman by applying expert knowledge and awareness of the local property market.
• Provide informed, market facing and independent advice on all commercial asset classes.
• Reach firm and justifiable conclusions on values for the work undertaken.
• Prepare detailed valuation reports and participate in client meetings and discussions.
• Prepare valuation models using Microsoft Excel, Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer.
• Liaise with clients and ensure high quality advice is consistently delivered.
• Take responsibility for the execution of instructions under minimum supervision.
• Manage multiple instructions at the same time efficiently and effectively.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a strong client base.
• Play an active role in the execution of high profile instructions and work closely with senior team members.
• Support an expanding team in its business development objectives and continued growth in revenue.
• Collaborate with other departments internally to maintain market knowledge and cross sell opportunities.

Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Chartered surveyor (MRICS) with 0-2 year’s post qualification experience.
• Must be an RICS registered valuer.
• Good knowledge of valuation regulations and legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of the real estate market across all asset types is essential. Oman real estate knowledge is desirable.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to use Argus Enterprise and Argus Developer would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority.
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Valid Oman driving licence.
• Omani nationals preferred.

What you can expect from us:

At Cavendish Maxwell, we foster a strong culture of mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing, where teams collaborate to address common problems and raise standards across the organisation.

We believe in investing in the most valuable resource we have: our people. As part of this practice, we provide unique opportunities to work as part of a multidisciplinary consultancy alongside highly qualified colleagues coming from all over the world.

We also provide a competitive tax-free salary and benefits package that is in line with industry standards, which we know is essential in attracting and retaining the best talent.  If you are seeking a place where you will be taught, challenged, recognised and rewarded, in a diverse yet inclusive environment, Cavendish Maxwell is the organisation for you.