HVS are seeking applications from exceptional graduates keen to start and develop their career as Consultants in our European headquarters in Central London.

Job Description

Following a suitable training period, conducting hotel real estate and related sector valuations, economic feasibility studies and strategic reviews. 
This may involve, among other things:
  • Fieldwork: travel to the local market area typically for between three and five days, occasionally for longer periods when multiple studies are carried out
  • Inspections: tours of the subject property and competitive properties and conducting interviews with senior professionals
  • Desk research:  using telephone, internet searches, published data sources, known sources of reliable information
  • Meetings or telephone conversations with relevant sources of information including, for example, general managers, sales managers, financial controllers, local government officials, planners, other valuers, real estate agents, bankers
  • Analysis of data obtained during research
  • Preparation of detailed financial projections, financial forecasting of income and expense, and discounted cash flow analysis
  • Carrying out RICS red book valuations
  • Drafting of reports in accordance with the assignment engagement letter, RICS requirements and HVS house style in faultless English.
  • Liaison with clients during the assignment as directed by the assignment manager and handling revisions to the final report

Essential Qualifications

  • A first or second degree from an internationally recognised hotel school
OR
  • A first or second degree in real estate, economics, business administration, finance or similar together with professional experience in a hotel related field
AND
  • Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
  • Strong level of numeracy and an analytical aptitude
  • Strong computer skills, including financial modelling (Excel), word processing (Word) and presentations (PowerPoint)
  • A first degree in any discipline with a postgraduate qualification in real estate or a related field

Desirable Qualifications

  • Passion for and/or experience in the hotel industry 
  • The ability to speak at least one other European language 
  • Driving license

Personal Attributes

  • Team player
  • Aspiration to become immersed in real estate / hotel consulting
  • Creative thinker and problem solver looks for better ways of doing things
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
  • High personal, professional and ethical standards
  • Can be depended on to meet deadlines and goals 
  • Self-starter, independent
  • Tenacity
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • High level of motivation and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’
  • Thirst for knowledge and experience
  • Positive mental attitude
  • Enjoy travel, meeting people and networking
  • Entrepreneurial outlook

Compensation

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and includes participation in HVS’s performance-related commission scheme.

Please submit your application with both a copy of your CV and a Letter of Motivation addressed to Ms Tanya Lees.