Senior Commercial Rating Surveyor

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Rating Surveyor to join their National Rating team. The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered surveyor with business rates valuation experience. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios and developing strategies to minimize business rates liabilities. The role offers career progression in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for mentoring junior colleagues. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in business rates valuation is ideal.
• Track record of managing client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to minimize business rates liabilities.
• Manage empty property rates and apply for relevant reliefs.
• Inspect properties for valuation purposes.
• Analyse assessments to determine appeal potential.
• Prepare submissions for the Check, Challenge, Appeal process.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to team financial targets.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent)

Delivering rating advice

Client management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Report-writing skills

Knowledge of rating legislation

Tools

Riverlake

Analyse

RatesData

Calcurate

Job description

Rating Surveyor / Senior Surveyor
Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,000- £50,000 basic salary plus benefits

A leading property consultancy is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Rating Surveyor to join their highly regarded National Rating team, based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified surveyor with experience in business rates to take the next step in their career within a collaborative, market-leading environment. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team, advising major clients on complex rating matters across a diverse portfolio.

What’s in it for you:

Exciting Growth: The team is expanding rapidly, with a significant push and recent addition of a new Partner.

Plenty of Opportunities: There’s a high volume of work available due to ongoing changes in the market.

Career Progression: Roles available up to Senior Surveyor level, with opportunities for both qualified and experienced non-qualified candidates.

Diverse Team: The team includes graduates and apprentices, offering a supportive environment for learning and development.

Valuation Focus: Ideal for those with business rates valuation experience (BR Valuation), but open to those with relevant experience even if not formally qualified.

RVA Experience: Opportunities to work on RVA (Rating Valuation Appeals) cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to minimise clients' business rates liabilities
• Manage empty property rates and apply for relevant reliefs
• Inspect and accurately measure properties for valuation purposes
• Analyse evidence and assessments to determine appeal potential
• Prepare and submit high-quality submissions as part of the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Contribute to team financial targets and explore new business opportunities
• Mentor and support junior colleagues as required

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent), ideally with experience in rating
• Proven track record of delivering rating advice and managing client portfolios
• Familiarity with rating software such as Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, and Calcurate
• Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
• Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial approach to business development
• Up-to-date knowledge of rating legislation, procedures, and appeals processes

How to apply:

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Amelia Messenger. Please contact Amelia directly on 07586 673981 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to [e-mail], and for many more property jobs please visit our website www.beachbaker.co.uk.