Research Assistant at Rettie

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Market Research, Database Management, Microsoft Office, Professional Communication, Attention To Detail, Relationship Building, Reporting

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Key details Location: Edinburgh 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. You’ll 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 What we offer How to apply If this sounds like a great opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Along with your CV, please upload a short cover letter telling us a little about you. About us 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, 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining the Property Tracking System and data library to track new build developments across Scotland. The assistant will conduct primary and secondary research to contribute to external client reports and internal market briefings.