Capital Allowances Specialist Job ID 201454 Posted 01-May-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland **Capital Allowances Specialist** **_Role Purpose_** We are currently recruiting for a Senior Surveyor to join our market leading Capital Allowances team; that sits within our wider Project Management & Building Consultancy department at CBRE. The current team of 13 features professionals who have property; quantity surveying and tax backgrounds and we have extensive experience of providing advice to a diverse range of clients during the design, construction, and acquisition and disposal process. We specialise in undertaking fully disclosed and detailed capital allowances reports that can be submitted to Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), to support claims for capital allowances purposes and we have an **_exemplary_** track record in agreeing claims with HMRC, without having to reduce the level of qualifying expenditure. The successful candidate will ideally have a strong Capital Allowances, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate or Tax & Finance background; with an interest in carrying out analytical work. The individual must be a good team player and also able to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and initiative. The candidate must also have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and be able to adapt to ever changing client and market requirements. **_Key Responsibilities_** · Cost planning · Building contract documentation cost analysis · Company accounts additions cost analysis · Providing building contract procurement advice for tax purposes · Undertaking land valuations for tax purposes · Providing design audit advice for buildings for tax purposes · Preparation of investment and property valuation reports for capital allowances purposes for clients · Identifying and attracting new clients by arranging visits and explaining the benefits of capital allowances to investors in Real Estate · Analysing fixed asset additions to identify expenditure qualifying for capital allowances · Being involved in a range of capital allowances advisory work including land remediation, transaction planning and technical advisory work · Preparing client pitches and client presentations · Co-ordinating the capital allowances due diligence process on acquisitions and disposals of Real Estate **_Person Specification_** · Strong background in either Capital Allowances, Real Estate or Tax & Finance · Articulate, professional and persuasive with a good telephone manner · Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills · Confident addressing Real Estate, legal, tax, accounting and financial issues · Highly developed communicator with the ability to make a good first impression · Resilient, adaptable and above all, keen and enthusiastic with a hunger to learn and diversify and a team player · Confident to meet, network and socialise with potential and existing clients · Able to prove eligibility to work in the UK Follow the link to learn more about Project Management & Building Consultancy: https://indd.adobe.com/view/3bb8d797-1181-4b63-82b6-ef925fd5607f Follow the link to watch a video about CBRE: https://cbre.qumucloud.com/view/1E3R65HFMTaJKt0dmnD47B **Working at CBRE** When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE (https://www.cbre.com/careers/careers-blog) **About CBRE** CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. **Equal Opportunities** We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations **Disclaimer:** Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)