Associate Director - Business Rates - Energy, Utilities & Water

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is looking for an Associate Director in Business Rates to lead projects and manage client relationships within their Energy & Utilities team. The role involves growing the business rates practice and requires a qualified MRICS rating surveyor with extensive industry experience. This position offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements, highlighting the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Opportunities for role sharing/part time work

Qualifications

• Qualified MRICS rating surveyor with extensive experience in business rates advisory.
• Proven ability to manage large projects and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent client presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Ensure client work meets high standards and complies with risk processes.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Report writing

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business rates advisory

Problem identification and solution development

Presentation skills

Education

Qualification as MRICS rating surveyor

Tools

PowerPoint

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Associate Director - Business Rates - Energy, Utilities & Water, london (city of london)

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Cambridge Credentials

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a large, global advisory and consulting firm is recruiting for its Energy & Utilities team, a team that provides advisory services for many major clients in the sector, including all UK utilities as well as some of the largest energy and water companies in Europe. They provide provide in-depth strategic and technical advice on strategy and business planning and analysis, regulatory finance, corporate finance and corporate financial management, regulatory policy as well as in other areas to help their clients create value for both shareholders and customers.

They are currently one of the lead advisors on the financial and economic aspects of business rates valuations, particularly focusing on assets valued using the receipts and expenditure (“R&E”) method. Their business is continuously expanding, and they are looking for an ambitious rating surveyor to support expansion of their business rates capabilities into a wider range of industries where other methods of valuation are applied. While you will be expected to contribute towards their well-established regulatory consulting practice, this role will primarily be responsible for growing the business rates practice in other sectors, working alongside our client's well-established Tax practice.

Responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in running projects and maintaining client relationships with minimal supervision from Directors and Partners.
• Ensure that client work is delivered to the highest standards in both content and form, managing client interactions, tracking budgets, and complying with the company’s risk processes.
• Lead project teams of 2-12 people, fostering a collaborative spirit and culture of respect. Maintain a positive attitude when the team is under pressure, supporting other team members.
• Play a key role in the team's sales efforts, building and maintaining effective relationships with key clients across the sector, as well as with other advisors. Identify and act on new opportunities with both new and existing clients.
• Be involved in the wider management and development of the Regulatory Finance team, including contributions to recruitment, performance appraisal, mentoring and thought leadership.

The Person:

• Qualified MRICS rating surveyor.
• Extensive experience of business rates advisory and appeals on diverse property portfolios, throughout the UK.
• Experience in managing large projects, including management of teams, resources and junior colleagues.
• Experience of explaining business rates concepts clearly to ratepayers. Excellent report writing and Powerpoint skills.
• Comfortable and experienced in an external facing role and in presenting to clients.
• An independent thinker with the ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions, helping us to remain at the cutting edge of innovative thinking.
• Experience in developing new business is highly desirable.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from a range of diverse backgrounds. They also have opportunities for role sharing / part time work, flexible working hours, work from home and more flexible working arrangements. They provide a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

We look forward to your application!