Surveyor/ Senior Surveyor - Rating

Cushman & Wakefield; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Surveyor or Senior Surveyor to join their national rating team in London. This role is ideal for both recently qualified and experienced surveyors looking to enhance their expertise. You'll be instrumental in advising clients on reducing business rates liabilities and managing assessments. Key responsibilities include preparing high-quality submissions to the Valuation Office Agency and building strong client relationships. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact client success and business growth, all while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in rating industry software and strong analytical skills.
• Experience in rating valuations and business rates advisory.

Responsibilities

• Devise strategies to reduce clients’ business rates liabilities.
• Manage empty rates liabilities and submit relief applications.

Skills

Rating valuations

Business rates advisory

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Leadership abilities

Entrepreneurial approach

Education

Degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

Riverlake

Analyse

RatesData

Calcurate

Job description

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Location: London

This is a great opportunity to join our successful national rating team at either Surveyor or Senior Surveyor level. The role is suitable for recently qualified surveyors aiming to develop their expertise, as well as experienced rating surveyors with a proven track record in providing rating advice to clients. The individual will play a key role in reducing business rates liability, managing rating assessments, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Core Responsibilities

• 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 and comparable 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 maximize cross-selling potential.
• Contribute to achieving financial targets and mentoring junior team members (for Senior Surveyors).

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in rating industry software such as Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, and Calcurate.
• Experience in rating valuations and business rates advisory.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in presenting cases at Valuation Tribunal and beyond (for Senior Surveyors).
• Up-to-date knowledge of rating legislation and valuation methodologies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership abilities, including mentoring and supporting junior team members (for Senior Surveyors).

Employment details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Management