Chartered Valuation Surveyor

Government Recruitment Service; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency is seeking a Chartered Valuation Surveyor to manage valuations and provide property-related advice to clients. This role involves overseeing caseloads, conducting site inspections, and supporting local taxation efforts. Ideal candidates will have RICS or IRRV membership and experience in the surveying field. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is suitable for both experienced and newly qualified surveyors. Flexibility in work hours is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified surveyor with RICS or IRRV membership.
• Experience managing caseloads and providing property advice.
• Ability to work flexibly or part-time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical valuation and property advice to clients.
• Manage caseload effectively, ensuring quality work.
• Support local and national taxation through property valuation advice.
• Act as Lead Valuer and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Market sector-specific services and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Technical valuation experience

Client relationship management

Risk management

Surveying expertise

Negotiation skills

Education

RICS or IRRV membership

Qualification in Valuation, Real Estate, or Rural Pathways

Job description

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers. As 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.

We’re looking for talented Chartered Surveyors who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us to deliver taxation and benefits support to the government and local authorities. You will be able to manage a complex workload within specialist teams and work closely with colleagues across the region.

Applications are welcomed from RICS or IRRV members who are qualified in the Valuation, Real Estate or Rural Pathways.

We are eager to hear from a wide range of people including those of you who are:

• Experienced surveyors looking to develop your professional experience.
• Newly qualified.
• At a point in your career where you need to work more flexibly or part-time to accommodate your home responsibilities or stage in life.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Role Overview

As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for valuations, negotiations and providing property related advice. You'll manage large caseloads, undertake site inspections, oversee the quality assurance process, and represent the Valuation Office Agency at tribunal.

You could be posted in several areas across the agency including the National Valuation Unit (NVU), the Regional Valuation Unit (RVU), Chief Valuer Group (CVG), Council Tax (CT) and District Valuer Services (DVS) which is the commercial arm of the business, operating in competition with the private sector. Please refer to the attached candidate pack for a brief overview of each business area.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Key responsibilities

Please note, these might vary slightly depending on which area of the Agency you are posted to.

• Providing technical valuation and property advice to clients and be able to manage your caseload effectively, delivering quality work.
• Identifying, escalating, mitigating, or managing risks and issues.
• Providing property valuation advice to support local and national taxations.
• Appearance at Valuation Tribunal, and potentially Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) as required.
• The confidence to act as the Lead Valuer, giving technical and valuation advice and guidance to other colleagues.
• Marketing sector specific services and being responsible for maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Providing quotes to clients and accurately recording time spent on cases for charging purposes and delivery.
• Supporting and developing our pipeline of trainee surveyors and having oversight of their journey through their APC and coaching peers.