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Research Assistant
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3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
16 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Key details
Location: Edinburgh
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)
About the role
This is an important role sitting in our Development Services teams with a particular focus on Research and Consultancy. The successful candidate will maintain our data library including tracking new build developments across the country maintaining and improving the quality of data held within our Property Tracking System. They will also be involved in primary and secondary research across property use classes (particularly in the Living Sector such as residential for sale Build to Rent and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation). In addition they will contribute to external reports for clients and to Rettie publications and internal market briefings.
About you
We are looking for a highly organised detail-focused individual who enjoys working with data research and systems. You will be confident gathering information from a range of sources building strong working relationships and ensuring records are accurate current and easy to report on.
Youll thrive in this role if you:
Youll thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy working with data and take pride in accuracy consistency and attention to detail.
- Are proactive curious and confident in researching information from multiple sources.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues housebuilders agents and other contacts.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Research data library and ensure accuracy and consistency
- Maintain and update the Property Tracking System (PTS) ensuring comprehensive and accurate coverage of new build developments across Scotland
- Proactively research and track new developments building strong relationships with housebuilder sales teams agents and other key industry contacts
- Monitor and record re-sale activity to track development performance and progression over time
- Support the production of market insights and reports for internal teams and external clients
- Deliver a high standard of internal customer service building strong relationships across the business
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve data quality processes and system usability
Key requirements
- Ability to deliver high-quality research and data support
- Experience in working with databases systems or large datasets
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
- Confident communicator with the ability to build professional relationships
- A degree in a numerical discipline including Economics or Statistics is desirable
- Some relevant work experience is also desirable but not essential
- The Assistant will be expected to enrol for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) qualification for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which the business will support.
Competencies
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Planning & Organising
- Problem Solving & Innovation
- Positive Mindset
How to apply
If this opportunity appeals to you wed be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself.
About us
When you join Rettie youll discover the difference you can make. Were a growing and ambitious company but at our foundations we have a family feel. We care about our people; we want them to prosper and realise their potential. We are proud that our values of Teamwork Determination Dependability and Ambition guide our actions and behaviours towards our clients and each other daily. Based on these values we aspire to cultivate and grow diverse capable teams in an environment which will help you realise your career potential.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
When you join Rettie you’ll discover the difference you can make. We're a growing and ambitious company, but at our foundations, we have a family feel. We care about our people; we want them to prosper and realise their potential. We are proud that our values of Teamwork, Determinatio ... View more
