Business Rates Surveyor

FI Property Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Referral bonus

Sick pay

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Free flu jabs

Job summary

FI Property Group is seeking a motivated Business Rates Surveyor to lead internal business rates strategy across a multi-billion-pound commercial property portfolio. This full-time, on-site role requires flexibility to travel to sites.

MRICS qualified with 3–10 years’ experience in business rates advisory or related fields is preferred. You will advise on liabilities, appeals, and cost-saving opportunities for clients.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is required.
• 3–10 years’ experience in business rates advisory or related fields.
• Experience with valuation tribunals is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert rating advice to teams on acquisitions, refurbishments, and vacant space strategies.
• Design and execute empty property rate mitigation schemes across large-scale vacancies.
• Identify opportunities for rate appeals and reductions with VOA and local authorities.
• Conduct property valuations for business rates and assess impact of rating revaluations.
• Ensure compliance with Local Government Finance Act and VOA regulations.
• Engage with councils and governing bodies to resolve business rates and BID issues.
• Negotiate successfully with VOA case officers and local billing teams.
• Review property portfolios to ensure accurate assessments and cost-savings.
• Prepare detailed reports and case files for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Property management

Rating software

Microsoft Office

Education

MRICS Qualified

Tools

Rating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

This exciting opportunity empowers you to make a tangible impact within the property sector while developing your expertise in business rates. If you are interested in this role and you want to be part of a successful team then.

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.