Business Rates Surveyor

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Rates Surveyor to lead the internal business rates strategy across a multi-billion-pound commercial property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and develop your career within a leading property company. You will play a key role in advising on business rates liabilities, appeals, and strategic cost-saving opportunities. The role is full time, permanent and based in the office/on site. Flexibility with travelling to sites is required. Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Provide expert rating advice to Property, Development, and Asset Management teams regarding acquisitions, major refurbishments, and vacant space strategies.
• Empty Space Mitigation: Design and execute advanced, compliant empty property rate mitigation schemes across large-scale retail, office, or industrial vacancies.
• Rate Appeals & Reductions Identify opportunities for business rate appeals, challenge assessments and with the Valuation Office and negotiate reductions where relevant.
• Valuation & Analysis conducting property valuations for business rates purposes and assessing the impact of rating revaluations on property portfolios.
• Overseeing Compliance & Regulations ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation, including the Local Government Finance Act and Valuation Office Agency (VOA) regulations / Duty to Notify.
• Engaging with local councils and other governing bodies to resolve business rates and BID issues.
• Proven track record of negotiating successfully with VOA case officers and local authority billing teams.
• Conducting regular reviews of property portfolios to ensure accurate business rates assessments and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Preparing detailed reports, financial analysis, and case files for clients, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all assessments.
• Working alongside colleagues in Property Management, valuation, and legal teams to provide a fully encompassed client service. What you'll need to succeed:
• MRICS Qualified
• Minimum of 3-10 years' experience in business rates advisory, commercial property valuation, or related fields. Valuation Tribunal experience.
• In-depth knowledge of current and upcoming Revaluation lists, statutory lease forms, and transitional relief mechanics..
• Ability to assess complex business rate calculations and identify opportunities for reductions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and authorities.
• Competency in property management and rating software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive and strategic approach to business rates challenges and cost-saving initiatives. Company Benefits
• Private healthcare post-probation
• Market Competitive Salary
• Pension - 3% employer / 5% employee
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday off post-probation
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days' leave, available after 3 month probation.
• £1,000 referral bonus which is available after probation.
• Company sick pay – 5 days sick pay in a calendar year available after probation
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Free flu jabs This exciting opportunity empowers you to make a tangible impact within the property sector while developing your expertise in business rates. If you are interested in this role and you want to be part of a successful team then click 'Apply' and send us your up to date CV.