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 AnalysisConduct 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 SupportAssist 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 ManagementMaintain 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 SupportAssist 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

We’re looking for someone who:

Has excellent research skills and can quickly source and verify property and market dataIs confident using CoStar and navigating commercial real estate websites (preferred not mandatory)Understands the basics of valuation and property analysis, particularly for office assetsIs comfortable analysing comparables and extracting insights from property dataCan efficiently collate and organize documents to support senior team membersIs 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

Bachelor's 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”