Chartered Surveyor – Minerals Team

Government Recruitment Service; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Chartered Surveyor to join the Minerals Team in Oxford. This role involves valuing mineral and waste properties for Non-Domestic Rating purposes. The ideal candidate will have a RICS qualification and a strong technical background, along with the willingness to travel for work. The position offers comprehensive training and support for professional growth as well as flexible working arrangements to meet personal and business needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible working arrangements

Support for career development

Qualifications

• RICS qualified Chartered Surveyor.
• Ability to manage risks and issues effectively.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Valuate mineral and waste properties for Non-Domestic Rating.
• Assist with mineral or waste management casework.
• Mentor and provide technical advice to graduates and apprentices.
• Act as an expert witness when required.

Skills

RICS qualification

Technical proficiency in valuation

Knowledge in legislation and case law

Mentoring and training abilities

Education

Chartered Surveyor qualification

Job description

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations, we are one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country. Our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

Chartered Surveyor – Minerals Team – Role Overview

The BEAMS (Built Environment and Minerals Surveying Team) at the Valuation Office has exciting opportunities for RICS- qualified Chartered Surveyors, to join our Minerals Surveying team.

The BEAMS team prides itself on its professionalism, customer focus, and the provision of independent and impartial cost and surveying services. Our services are essential for maintaining the Agency's non-domestic rating list. BEAMS also extends its professional services to other government bodies. BEAMS is entrusted with the delivery of comprehensive mineral surveying services across a wide-ranging and technically diverse property portfolio.

This encompasses a variety of complex and specialist minerals and waste classes, including Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities, brickworks, concrete batching plants, High Speed 2 (HS2) infrastructure, and quarrying and tipping operations. Each property type presents challenges necessitating bespoke valuation approaches and a high level of technical proficiency.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for personal and professional development, supporting your career aspirations and long-term progression. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing support designed to enhance your knowledge, build your skills, and help you reach your full potential.

In order to provide impartial advice, our team of Chartered Surveyors with expertise in waste management and minerals will need to travel throughout the country to meet business needs.

Chartered Surveyor – Minerals Team – Key responsibilities

• Your primary casework will involve the valuation of mineral and waste properties for Non-Domestic Rating purposes. You will also assist with other casework where mineral or waste management interests are involved.
• You will maintain your knowledge through CPD (Continuous Professional Development) in areas of legislation, case law, codes of practice and professional standards relevant to your area of expertise and the work undertaken within the Built Environment Team.
• You will manage and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation to senior colleagues.
• On occasion, you may be called upon to act as an expert witness at Valuation Tribunal and other courts as required. (Training and support in appearing as an expert witness will be provided).
• You will provide mentoring, technical advice, and training to support graduates and apprentices on their APC pathways and to support the development of others within the immediate team or wider agency as required.
• Travel and overnight stays away from home are necessary to facilitate work delivery. We are reasonable with our expectations and provide flexible working arrangements to support this need.