Power & Utilities Associate Director - Business Rates

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in London is seeking an Associate Director in Power & Utilities to lead business rates practice, manage client relationships, and support operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a qualified MRICS rating surveyor with extensive experience in business rates advisory. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified MRICS rating surveyor.
• Extensive experience in business rates advisory and appeals.
• Experience managing large projects and teams.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in external client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Ensure high standards in client work and manage budgets.
• Foster collaboration within project teams.
• Support sales efforts by identifying new opportunities.
• Contribute to the management and development of the team.

Skills

MRICS rating surveyor

Business rates advisory

Project management

Client-facing skills

Report writing

Problem-solving

Business development

Job description

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Power & Utilities Associate Director - Business Rates, London

Client: KPMG-United Kingdom

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b995a58a82da

Job Views: 16

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job description

The Team

KPMG's Infrastructure Team in the UK consists of around 400 professionals and is recognized as a leading independent financial and business adviser in infrastructure. We advise on strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial issues across various industries in the UK and internationally. Currently, we are a lead advisor on the financial and economic aspects of business rates valuations, especially assets valued using the receipts and expenditure (R&E) method. We are expanding our business rates capabilities into other industries where different valuation methods are applied.

The Role

We seek a highly motivated individual to join our regulatory finance team as an Associate Director focusing on business rates. The role involves leading the development of our business rates practice, contributing to our utilities regulatory consulting, and working closely with KPMG's Tax practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects and manage client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Ensure high standards in client work, manage interactions, budgets, and risk processes.
• Lead project teams of 2-12 people, fostering collaboration and positive attitudes.
• Support sales efforts by building relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Contribute to the management and development of the P&U Regulatory Finance team, including recruitment, mentoring, and thought leadership.

The Person

Qualifications and skills:

• Qualified MRICS rating surveyor.
• Extensive experience in business rates advisory and appeals across diverse UK property portfolios.
• Experience managing large projects and teams.
• Ability to explain business rates concepts clearly, with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in external client-facing roles.
• Independent thinker with problem-solving skills and innovative mindset.
• Business development experience is desirable.

A final word from us...

We pride ourselves on being different and are committed to growth and development. Joining us offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, travel reimbursements, staff discounts, and banking benefits.
• 25 days holiday plus options to buy more, parental leave, volunteering days, lunch allowance, and flexible benefits.
• Private medical and accident insurance, life assurance, private GP access, health assessments, employee assistance programs, and income protection.

Join our spirited, curious team and make a collective impact. If this role isn't for you, stay in touch for future opportunities.