Business Rates Surveyor

Daniel Watney LLP; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A property consultancy firm in Westminster seeks a Business Rates Surveyor to support rating appeals and advise clients on minimising their business rates liabilities. Candidates should hold MRICS, IRRV, or RSA qualifications, along with 1-3 years PQE in business rates. This role offers a supportive culture, flexible hybrid policy, and a competitive salary with various benefits, including private medical cover and professional membership support.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Pension contributions matched

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional memberships supported

Qualifications

• MRICS, IRRV (Hons), or RSA qualified or working towards.
• 1-3 years PQE (or newly qualified) with exposure to business rates.
• Solid understanding of rating principles and VOA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support rating appeals, valuations, and negotiations with the VOA.
• Advise clients on strategies to minimise business rates liabilities.
• Prepare clear, accurate evidence, reports, and calculations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Education

MRICS, IRRV (Hons), or RSA qualified (or working towards)

1-3 years PQE exposure to business rates

Job description

Business Rates Surveyor – Daniel Watney LLP

At Daniel Watney LLP, we’re looking for a Business Rates Surveyor to join our expanding rating team. With a reputation for trusted advice across property sectors, we’re entering a new phase of growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support rating appeals, valuations, and negotiations with the VOA
• Advise clients on strategies to minimise business rates liabilities
• Prepare clear, accurate evidence, reports, and calculations
• Build trusted relationships with clients, authorities, and colleagues
• Stay ahead of rating legislation and industry changes
• Contribute to pitches, presentations, and business development activity

Qualifications

• MRICS, IRRV (Hons), or RSA qualified (or working towards)
• 1-3 years PQE (or newly qualified) with exposure to business rates
• Solid understanding of rating principles and VOA procedures
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and eager to grow in a fast-paced team
• Interest in developing towards representation and leadership responsibility

Benefits

• Work across a broad client base and property sectors
• Real autonomy and responsibility from day one
• Supportive team culture with mentoring and development pathways
• Small enough to be agile, big enough to make an impact
• Flexible working, private medical, pension, and more, Competitive salary package (open conversation to ensure the right fit)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid policy
• Private medical cover (Vitality)
• Pension contributions matched
• Professional memberships supported

Why Daniel Watney? If you’re looking to accelerate your career, gain exposure to a diverse client base, and work with autonomy in a collaborative environment – this is your chance to work on high-profile projects, lead client relationships, and shape the future of rating advice in London.