Rating Surveyor

D R Newitt & Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' holiday

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking a Senior Rating Surveyor / Associate to join their expanding London Rating team. This role involves providing specialist rating advice to a varied client base, including landlords, occupiers, investors, and developers.

The successful candidate will manage client relationships, advise on rating assessments, and negotiate appeals. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with proven Rating experience.
• Strong knowledge of rating legislation and case law.
• Experience providing rating advice and negotiating appeals.

Responsibilities

• Provide rating appeal and mitigation advice to clients.
• Manage and develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Advise on rating assessments, CCA appeals, empty rates and completion notices.

Skills

Client management

Negotiation skills

Rating legislation knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Entrepreneurial approach

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

Rating software

Job description

Senior Rating Surveyor / Associate - London

A leading property consultancy is looking for an experienced MRICS Rating Surveyor to join its established and growing London Rating team.

This is a key opportunity to work with a varied client base including landlords, occupiers, investors and developers, providing specialist rating advice across a broad range of commercial property.

The Role:

• Provide rating appeal and mitigation advice to clients
• Manage and develop relationships with new and existing clients
• Advise on rating assessments, CCA appeals, empty rates and completion notices
• Negotiate appeals and provide strategic rating advice
• Work alongside wider property teams to identify and develop opportunities
• Manage your own workload, clients and deadlines

About You:

• MRICS qualified with proven Rating experience
• Strong knowledge of rating legislation and case law
• Experience providing rating advice and negotiating appeals
• Valuation Tribunal experience preferred, with Upper Tribunal experience advantageous
• Strong client management, communication and negotiation skills
• Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Rating software

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 27 days' holiday
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work schemes
• Flexible benefits including additional holiday and discounted gym membership