Business Rates Surveyor

FI Property Group; Chorley; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private healthcare post-probation

Pension - 3% employer / 5% employee

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off post-probation

Referral bonus £1,000 after probation

Free parking

Free flu jabs

Descripción de la vacante

FI Property Group is seeking a motivated Business Rates Surveyor to lead the business rates strategy across a substantial commercial property portfolio. The role focuses on advising on liabilities, appeals, and cost-saving opportunities, with a clear path to senior advisory leadership.

The role is full-time and based in the office/on-site, with flexibility to travel to various sites across the portfolio. You will work closely with Property Management, valuation, and legal teams to deliver a

Formación

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• 3–10 years' experience in business rates advisory or commercial property valuation.
• Strong knowledge of current and upcoming Revaluation lists and transitional relief mechanics.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic business rates advice to cross-functional teams with focus on cost reductions.
• Lead rate appeals and coordinate with VOA and local authorities.
• Conduct property valuations for business rates purposes and assess revaluations impact.
• Ensure compliance with Local Government Finance Act and VOA regulations.
• Engage with councils and other bodies to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Valuation knowledge

Strategic thinking

Educación

MRICS qualification

Herramientas

Valuation software

Property management tools

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Rates Surveyor to lead the internal business rates strategy across a multi-billion-pound commercial property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and develop your career within a leading property company. You will play a key role in advising on business rates liabilities, appeals, and strategic cost-saving opportunities.

The role is full time, permanent and based in the office/on site.

Flexibility with travelling to sites is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Provide expert rating advice to Property, Development, and Asset Management teams regarding acquisitions, major refurbishments, and vacant space strategies.
• Empty Space Mitigation: Design and execute advanced, compliant empty property rate mitigation schemes across large-scale retail, office, or industrial vacancies.
• Rate Appeals & Reductions Identify opportunities for business rate appeals, challenge assessments and with the Valuation Office and negotiate reductions where relevant.
• Valuation & Analysis conducting property valuations for business rates purposes and assessing the impact of rating revaluations on property portfolios.
• Overseeing Compliance & Regulations ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation, including the Local Government Finance Act and Valuation Office Agency (VOA) regulations / Duty to Notify.
• Engaging with local councils and other governing bodies to resolve business rates and BID issues.
• Proven track record of negotiating successfully with VOA case officers and local authority billing teams.
• Conducting regular reviews of property portfolios to ensure accurate business rates assessments and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Preparing detailed reports, financial analysis, and case files for clients, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all assessments.
• Working alongside colleagues in Property Management, valuation, and legal teams to provide a fully encompassed client service.

What you'll need to succeed:

• MRICS Qualified
• Minimum of 3-10 years’ experience in business rates advisory, commercial property valuation, or related fields. Valuation Tribunal experience.
• In-depth knowledge of current and upcoming Revaluation lists, statutory lease forms, and transitional relief mechanics..
• Ability to assess complex business rate calculations and identify opportunities for reductions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and authorities.
• Competency in property management and rating software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive and strategic approach to business rates challenges and cost‑saving initiatives.

Company Benefits

• Private healthcare post-probation
• Market Competitive Salary
• Pension - 3% employer / 5% employee
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday off post-probation
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ leave, available after 3 month probation.
• £1,000 referral bonus which is available after probation.
• Company sick pay – 5 days sick pay in a calendar year available after probation
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Free flu jabs

Inclusion and Diversity

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity throughout the process.