Technical Lead - NVU Industrial, Commercial & Crown Team

Government Recruitment Service; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency based in Carmarthen is seeking a skilled individual for a leadership role in technical surveying. This position involves delivering complex Non Domestic Rating casework and supporting the Senior Management Team. Ideal candidates will have experience in mentoring, a degree in surveying, and strong problem-solving abilities. The agency fosters a supportive environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Non-Domestic Rating casework.
• Strong background in technical surveying.
• Ability to mentor and supervise colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex Non Domestic Rating casework and provide leadership.
• Support delivery of the Revaluation Programme.
• Advise on complex issues.

Skills

Technical leadership

Complex problem solving

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

Degree in surveying or related field

Job description

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

Role Overview

These roles sit with the National Valuation Unit (NVU) Industrial, Commercial and Crown team, which is a dynamic specialist branch of The Chief Valuer Group delivering valuations for the most complex and high value properties across England and Wales.

NVU is home to talented people, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where every individual works cohesively towards shared objectives.

We are dedicated to promoting work life balance and flexibility, we understand our colleagues have diverse personal commitments and are committed to offering variety of working patterns. This enables our people manage their personal responsibilities whilst having a rewarding and fulfilling career.

This is a technical surveying and leadership role primarily focussed on delivery of complex Non Domestic casework, as well as supporting the Senior Management Team in the transferring of skills across the sector to build capability.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of complex Non Domestic Rating casework, and/or to provide technical leadership, guidance and support to caseworker.
• Leading group pre-challenge review schemes (GPCR’s) and other forms of central discussion.
• Supporting and driving the delivery of the Revaluation Programme, including (but not limited to) evidence gathering/analysis, writing practice notes and leading central discussions on prior agreement.
• Leading, motivating and inspiring others to deliver results including sharing your professional knowledge to help others develop.
• To offer advice or guidance on complex issues which cannot be resolved within the normal rules or precedents.
• To potentially provide expert witness and advocacy in complex litigation at Valuation Tribunal England/ Wales (VTE/VTW) and Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) - UTLC and beyond.
• To act as a Counsellor/Supervisor to colleagues undertaking profession qualifications
• If appropriate to the role undertake selected casework where the outcome has a wider impact, setting frameworks or, where a high level of expertise is required, resolving the issues raised.