Graduate Rating Surveyor

Hays Property & Surveying; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Graduate Surveyors eager to kickstart their careers in the property sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing business rates for commercial properties, providing strategic advice, and shadowing seasoned professionals. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your growth, with training aimed at helping you become a Chartered Surveyor. The company promotes a friendly culture and offers hybrid working options, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals ready to make their mark in the surveying field. If you're passionate about property and ready to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training to become a Chartered Surveyor

Great benefits package

Friendly working environment

Hybrid/Flexible working

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate with 3 months to 3 years of experience in Business Rates or Valuations.
• General understanding of UK Business Rates legislation and rating appeals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business rates liabilities for commercial properties and ensure accurate assessments.
• Provide strategic advice on business rates reliefs and negotiate reductions.

Skills

Business Rates Legislation

Valuations

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Degree in Real Estate

Job description

Your new company
Hays are currently partnered with a National Company who are looking for a number of Graduate Surveyors with 3 Months to 3 years' worth of experience. The company are leading the way in the market and as such are looking to support a new wave of Graduate Surveyors through their APC in order to become Chartered Surveyors.
Your new role

• Learn to oversee and manage business rates liabilities for a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring accurate assessments and cost reductions where possible.
• Insights on how to identify opportunities for business rate appeals, to challenge assessments and negotiate reductions with the Valuation Office where relevant.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on business rates reliefs, exemptions, and mitigation strategies.
• Shadow Senior Surveyors conducting property valuations for business rates purposes and assess the impact of rating revaluations on client portfolios.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, including the Local Government Finance Act and Valuation Office Agency (VOA) regulations.
• Support Senior Surveyors engaging with local councils and other governing bodies to resolve business rates and BID issues.
• Conduct reviews of client portfolios to ensure accurate business rates assessments and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support Senior Surveyors in preparing detailed reports, financial analyses, and case files for clients, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all assessments.
• Work alongside colleagues in property management, valuation, and legal teams to provide a full client service.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Real Estate
• 3 Months to 3 years of experience in Business Rates or Valuations
• General understanding of UK Business Rates legislation, rating appeals, and valuations
• Strong written and verbal skills with an eagerness to become a high performer

What you'll get in return

• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Training and support to become a Chartered Surveyor
• Great benefits package and a friendly working environment
• Hybrid/Flexible working

What you need to do now
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