Senior Surveyor - Rating

Colliers International EMEA; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services company is seeking a Senior Surveyor for their Business Rates team in London. This role involves managing client portfolios, conducting property inspections, and providing expert advice on business rates. The position offers hybrid working, clear progression opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Prime West End office location

Clear progression opportunities

Support for continued professional development

Dynamic, inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in business rates.
• Technically strong in valuation.
• Confident communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, delivering expert advice.
• Inspecting and measuring commercial properties across the UK.
• Preparing and submitting appeals, including negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

MRICS qualified

Job description

Company Description

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers and investors on a local, national and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types.

The UK business is headquartered in London, with over 900 specialists throughout 11 offices across the UK and Ireland.

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We’re seeking a commercially minded and proactive Senior Surveyor to join our respected Business Rates team, operating from our central London office at 95 Wigmore Street.

With a 90-strong national team and an impressive client base across office, retail, industrial, and leisure sectors, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of property tax consultancy. You'll lead valuations, manage client portfolios, and support junior team members while working in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Job Description

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, delivering expert advice

• Inspecting and measuring commercial properties across the UK

• Preparing and submitting appeals, including detailed negotiations with the Valuation Office Agency

• Providing strategic guidance on liability mitigation and rates optimisation

• Supporting business development and mentoring junior surveyors

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with demonstrable experience in business rates

• Technically strong in valuation with excellent analytical skills

• Confident communicator and negotiator

• Able to work independently while contributing to wider team goals

• Familiarity with the Check, Challenge, Appeal process is beneficial

Additional Information

• A national team with deep expertise and strong client relationships

• Hybrid working and a prime West End office location

• Clear progression opportunities and support for continued professional development

• A dynamic, inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration and initiative