BUSINESS RATES SURVEYOR

RVA Surveyors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A surveying firm in Manchester is seeking a Business Rates Surveyor to join their team. The role involves managing casework to reduce clients' liabilities, requiring MRICS/IRRV qualifications and at least 2 years of experience. The firm offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 along with hybrid working, a clear career path, and several benefits including commissions and a car allowance.

Benefits

Commissions

Car Allowance

Free parking

20 days holiday

Funding for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Rating Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of Rating and case law.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Rating Valuations and Appeals.
• Research and analyze comparable rental evidence.
• Inspect and measure client properties.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Education

MRICS/IRRV qualification

Job description

Business Rates Surveyor – RVA Surveyors

A number of opportunities have arisen for ambitious and driven Surveyors to join our friendly and collaborative Surveying team specialising in business rates as we prepare for the new rating list. The Rating Department provides expert rating advice to a wide range of clients across the office, industrial and retail sectors across the UK.

Based in our Head Office in Denton, Manchester, the candidates would be working primarily with the head of rating to manage casework from our diverse client base to reduce their historic and future liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Rating Valuations and Appeals
• Undertake research/analysis of comparable rental evidence
• Inspecting/measuring client properties (principally industrial/office/retail)
• Negotiate with the Valuation Office Agency
• Prepare Submissions for Challenges
• Support and work alongside all members of the surveying team and other operational departments

The Candidates

• Be working towards or already qualified MRICS/IRRV qualification (Surveyor)
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Rating Surveyor
• Have a strong knowledge of Rating and case law
• Hold a full Driving Licence
• Be ambitious and motivated to progress their career
• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Possess good IT skills including proficiency in Word and Excel
• Be well organised, flexible and work to tight deadlines

Salary and benefits

• Salary £35,000 - £40,000 commensurate with skills and experience
• Commissions
• Car Allowance
• Hybrid working
• Free parking
• Expenses for travel/accommodation/sustenance
• 20 days holiday moving to 25 days after one year’s full service (pro-rata)
• Clear pathway to becoming a Senior Surveyor
• Funding options and support for professional qualifications

Please apply including CV to Dave Comer BSc (Hons) Dip Surv MRICS

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