Senior Surveyor

Leyton Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Dental Insurance

5% Company Pension (matched)

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reward Gateway

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

Leyton Group in London is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our Business Rates team. You will apply your property expertise to advise clients, review rating assessments, manage appeals and help clients reduce liabilities across their real estate portfolios.

You will work closely with clients, colleagues and external bodies, staying up to date with legislation and case law, while mentoring junior staff and producing high-quality reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or working towards it.
• Strong understanding of rating principles and UK commercial property.
• Experience managing appeals, negotiations and client relationships.
• Commercially aware, client-focused with advisory mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review rating assessments and property data to identify savings opportunities.
• Manage Business Rates appeals and negotiations with relevant authorities.
• Advise clients on rating liabilities, reliefs and mitigation across portfolios.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients as a trusted rating adviser.
• Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Client management

Workload management

Collaboration

Education

MRICS qualification or in progress

Job description

Are you an experienced Surveyor ready to take the next step in consulting?

We’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Surveyor to join our Business Rates team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your property expertise with the fast-paced world of rating consultancy — helping clients navigate complex assessments, reduce liabilities and unlock value across their real estate portfolios.

Why This Role?

Business Rates is a specialist area at the heart of property, valuation and advisory services — making it a compelling career path for Surveyors who enjoy technical analysis, client interaction and delivering tangible financial outcomes. You’ll bring a strong understanding of commercial property and valuation principles, alongside the confidence to advise clients in a highly consultative environment. That combination is exactly what sets great rating professionals apart.

The Role

As a Senior Surveyor in our Business Rates team, you’ll work with a wide-ranging portfolio of clients to provide expert rating advice, manage appeals and help businesses minimise their Business Rates exposure. Day to day you’ll be:

• Reviewing rating assessments and property data to identify opportunities for savings and challenge

• Managing Business Rates appeals and negotiations with the Valuation Office Agency and other relevant bodies

• Advising clients on rating liabilities, reliefs and mitigation opportunities across their property portfolios

• Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted advisor on rating matters

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practice

• Staying current with legislation, case law and market developments affecting Business Rates

• Contributing to high-quality client reports, presentations and recommendations with the professionalism expected in a leading consultancy

What We’re Looking For

• MRICS qualified, or working towards qualification, with experience in Business Rates, valuation or broader commercial property

• A strong understanding of rating principles and the UK commercial property market

• Experience managing appeals, negotiations and client relationships

• Commercially aware, client-focused and confident in an advisory role

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

• A clear communicator who can translate technical matters into practical commercial advice

• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload while maintaining high standards of delivery

• A collaborative approach and interest in supporting the development of junior colleagues

If you’re technically strong, commercially driven and ready to grow your career in a high-performing consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Package

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonus & commission

• Full support and study leave for professional development

• Private Healthcare

• Dental Insurance

• 5% Company Pension (matched contribution)

• Employee Wellbeing Programme supporting physical and mental health

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Reward Gateway — savings on gym memberships, holidays and more

• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies