Assistant Manager

The Analyst – Plant & Machinery Valuation will support valuation assignments for industrial assets, including machinery, equipment, and infrastructure, across sectors such as manufacturing, power, infrastructure, oil & gas, and logistics. The role involves technical analysis, cost estimation, depreciation assessment, and report preparation in line with valuation standards (IVS / RICS / local guidelines).

Valuation Execution

• Conduct valuations of:
• Plant & machinery (manufacturing, process plants, heavy equipment)
• Industrial assets and infrastructure
• Apply appropriate valuation approaches:
• Cost Approach (RCN/RCP – Replacement Cost New/Reproduction Cost)
• Depreciated Replacement Cost (DRC)
• Market Approach (where comparable data available)

1. Asset Inspection & Data Collection

• Perform physical inspections of machinery and plants
• Assess:
• Age, condition, capacity utilization
• Maintenance history and obsolescence (technical/economic)
• Installation and operational status
• Coordinate with plant engineers/management for technical inputs

1. Technical Analysis

• Evaluate:
• Useful life and remaining life of machinery
• Technological obsolescence and efficiency levels
• Understand process flows and production systems
• Interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and layout plans

1. Costing & Depreciation

• Estimate:
• Replacement and reproduction cost
• Import duties, freight, installation, and commissioning costs
• Apply appropriate depreciation methodologies :
• Physical deterioration
• Functional obsolescence
• Economic obsolescence

1. Market Research

• Gather benchmark data on:
• Equipment pricing
• Secondary markets for machinery
• Industry trends impacting asset values
• Liaise with vendors, OEMs, and industry experts

1. Report Preparation

• Prepare comprehensive P&M valuation reports , including:
• Asset descriptions
• Methodologies and assumptions
• Valuation calculations and conclusions
• Ensure compliance with:
• IVS / RICS standards
• Client and regulatory requirements

1. Client Interaction

• Coordinate with clients for data collection and clarifications
• Assist senior valuers in:
• Presentations
• Responding to audit queries
• Delivering assignments within timelines

1. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain robust documentation and working papers
• Ensure audit trails and defensibility of valuations
• Adhere to internal quality control processes
• Engineering background (Mechanical / Electrical preferred)

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• – Exposure to industrial asset valuation and machinery assessment
• – Ability to carry out inspections, valuation analysis, and reporting
• – Capable of handling assignments independently