Job Title
Rating Technician
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Rating Technician to join our Commercial Real Estate team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate early-career professional with strong research data analysis and organisational skills. It is also open to a candidate with rating experience who is seeking to progress their career in business rates. You will support the rating and valuation processes for a range of commercial properties with a focus on office assets by gathering market data analysing comparables and assisting in the preparation of reports and documentation.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Data Research & Market Analysis
- Conduct property and market research using platforms such as CoStar and office agency websites.
- Identify and analyse comparable properties and transaction data to support valuation and rating decisions including property asset inspections as required.
- Track market trends rental levels relevant to commercial assets.
- Rating & Valuation Support
- Assist in applying internal rating models and valuation frameworks to commercial real estate assets.
- Collate key documents including lease abstracts floor plans rent rolls and financial statements.
- Support the production of client-ready reports and internal summaries.
- Documentation & Data Management
- Maintain organised digital records of data sources comparables and valuation support material.
- Input and update property and financial data into internal systems and Excel models.
- Presentation Support
- Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholders and client meetings.
- Help ensure data and visuals are accurate professional and aligned with brand standards.
Ideal Candidate
Were looking for someone who:
- Has excellent research skills and can quickly source and verify property and market data
- Is confident using CoStar and navigating commercial real estate websites (preferred not mandatory)
- Understands the basics of valuation and property analysis particularly for office assets
- Is comfortable analysing comparables and extracting insights from property data
- Can efficiently collate and organize documents to support senior team members
- Is proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas tables) and PowerPoint (presentations and formatting)
- Has strong attention to detail a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Real Estate Business Finance Geography or a related field (recent graduates and / or candidates with some business rate experience encouraged to apply)
- Internship or coursework related to commercial real estate property research or finance is a plus
INCO: Cushman & Wakefield
Required Experience:
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