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Surveyor - Business Rates

Cushman & Wakefield

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Rating Surveyor to join its National Rating team. This role involves advising clients on business rates, developing strategies to minimize liabilities, and managing property inspections. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with experience in rating, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity to progress within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in delivering rating advice and managing client portfolios.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of rating legislation and procedures.

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.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication
Negotiation
Report-writing
Commercially minded
Entrepreneurial approach

Education

Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent)

Tools

Riverlake
Analyse
RatesData
Calcurate
Job description
Job Title

Surveyor - Business Rates

Birmingham

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Rating Surveyor (other levels considered) to join our highly regarded National Rating team, based in our Birmingham office. 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.

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
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