HVS is the world’s leading consulting and valuation services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 4,500 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe. Through a worldwide network of 50 offices staffed by more than 250 experienced industry professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit hvs.com.
HVS are now seeking applications from exceptional graduates keen to start their careers 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 degree in real estate, economics, business administration, finance or similar
OR
- A first degree in any discipline with a postgraduate qualification in real estate or a related field
OR
- A first or second degree from an internationally recognised hotel school
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)
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 – interest in developing own business
Compensation
Competitive compensation, including participation in HVS’s performance related commission scheme, is on offer to the right candidate
Application
Your application must include
both a copy of your CV and a one-page letter highlighting your motivation and suitability for the role, addressed to Ms Tanya Lees. Supporting documents such as course transcriptions, letters of recommendation and certificates will also be accepted.