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Senior Ratings Surveyor

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 150,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of London, London

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Senior Ratings Surveyor

Location: City of London
 Sector: Commercial Property
 Industry: Commercial Real Estate
 Salary: £80,000 - £200,000 per annum DOE + Package

Overview

Our client is a highly respected independent Chartered Surveying practice with a long-established reputation within the UK property market. Operating from its Fleet Street headquarters, the firm provides specialist advice across business rates, valuation, lease advisory, agency, and property consultancy services.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded business rates practice with an established client base, significant market presence, and a strong reputation for delivering strategic rating advice to occupiers, landlords, investors, estates, and corporate clients across the UK. 

The Role

The Senior Ratings Surveyor will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of rating instructions, providing strategic advice on business rates liabilities, appeals, audits, reliefs, and valuation matters.

This role offers significant autonomy, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to play a leading role within an established specialist practice.

Key Responsibilities

Rating Consultancy & Appeals

Managing complex business rates appeals and valuation challenges
Providing strategic rating advice to landlords, occupiers, investors, and developers
Reviewing rateable values and identifying opportunities for savings and mitigation
Negotiating with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and local authorities
Advising clients on revaluations, completion notices, exemptions, and reliefs
Representing clients during negotiations, tribunals, and formal proceedings where required

Business Development

Identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships
Supporting the growth of the rating division through networking and market engagement
Assisting with fee proposals, pitches, and business development initiatives
Contributing to the firm's continued market presence within the business rates sector

Technical Leadership

Providing guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors and support staff
Maintaining awareness of legislative and regulatory changes affecting business rates
Supporting best practice across rating appeals, audits, and consultancy services
Contributing to the team's technical excellence and professional standards

Requirements

Essential:

MRICS qualified
Minimum 10 years' experience within Business Rates / Rating Consultancy
Proven track record managing complex rating appeals and valuation matters
Strong technical understanding of UK business rates legislation and valuation principles
Experience dealing directly with the VOA and local authorities
Strong commercial awareness and business development capability

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