Business Rates Director (WSP GL Hearn)

WSP in the UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious rating surveyor passionate about retail. This role involves providing tailored rates advice to major clients, managing a diverse case load, and fostering strong business relationships. Join a close-knit community that values your contributions and offers a chance to make a positive impact on communities. With a focus on professional growth and a collaborative environment, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and fulfilling. If you're ready to shape your career in a dynamic setting, don't hesitate to apply today.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with excellent knowledge of the UK retail market.
• Proven experience in rating advice and negotiating appeals.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke rates appeal and mitigation advice to retail clients.
• Manage and grow client base while developing business relationships.

Skills

UK retail market knowledge

Business development

Attention to detail

Rating advice and negotiating appeals

Surveying and inspection skills

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Outlook

Rating software (Riverlake, Analyse)

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP GL Hearn are looking to further accelerate the growth of their market leading rating business and they want to recruit an ambitious, experienced and talented rating surveyor with a passion for retail to deliver on existing work and bring in new business ahead for the 2023 Revaluation and plan for 2026.

A little more about your role…

• To provide bespoke rates appeal and mitigation advice to major investor and occupier clients within the retail sector
• To manage and grow your own client base and case load with a view to taking on more responsibility with increased experience
• Developing excellent business relationships with new and existing clients
• To assist with and provide rating advice to developer and landlord clients through all stages of the development cycle including deletion / RV appeals, completion notices and mitigation strategies
• To assist with the preparation of Valuation Tribunal procedural documents including statement of case
• To integrate fully in the wider GL Hearn/WSP network and to develop strong working relationships across the WSP business, fostering connections with colleagues to promote business rates services and leverage opportunities with clients.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Excellent knowledge of the UK retail market
• MRICS qualified
• Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial attitude to business development
• Ability to work autonomously and co-ordinate tasks efficiently to ensure deadlines are met
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
• Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) familiarity with Rating software Riverlake and Analyse beneficial
• Experience in providing rating advice and negotiating appeals
• Detailed knowledge of rating legislation and case law
• Good general surveying and inspection skills

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.