Senior Surveyor Business Rates

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consultancy based in London is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join their expanding Business Rates team. The role involves managing client relationships, developing strategies for business rates, and preparing submissions for valuation challenges. The position offers a competitive salary, a clear bonus structure, and robust career progression opportunities up to Director level.

Benefits

Detailed bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Career pathway to Director

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Ratings (PQE).
• Experience in collating cases for Valuation Tribunals.
• Knowledge of Rating Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Devise strategies to reduce Business Rates liabilities.
• Prepare high-quality Check, Challenge, Appeal submissions.
• Manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Rates Advisory

Rating Valuations

Education

MRICS

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Hays are currently working closely with an International Consultancy who are seeking a new team member in the Business Rates team! The team is currently in growth stage and inundated with case work, so are seeking a Senior Surveyor to join and hit the ground running. The teams are made up of over 10+ in the London team and are offering a great bonus structure along with a great team culture and a clear route for progression to Director and above!

Your new role

• Devise and implement strategies to reduce clients' Business Rates Liabilities
• Manage empty rates liabilities and submit relief applications
• Inspect and accurately measure properties for rating valuation purposes.
• Review rating assessments based on rental andparable evidence to determine whether a Rateable Value is excessive.
• Prepare and submit high-quality, well-reasoned Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) submissions to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
• Effectively manage and build strong client relationships, providing expert advice and regular updates
• Produce reports, attend and lead client meetings
• Manage workload effectively to meet strict CCA deadlines
• Develop new business opportunities and build internal relationships to maximise cross-selling potential
• Contribute to achieving financial targets and mentoring junior team members

What you'll need to succeed

• 2+ years Experience in Ratings (PQE)
• Experience in Rating Valuations and Business Rates Advisory
• Experience in collating and presenting cases to Valuation Tribunals
• Keeping up to date with Rating Legislation
• MRICS preferably but not necessary

What you'll get in return

• Salary from £55,000 - £70,000
• Clear detailed bonus structure, great outlined benefits scheme and package
• Clear career pathway to Director and upwards