Business Rates Surveyor – Clientside

Overview

In this role you will lead the business rates strategy across a multi-billion-pound property portfolio for a high-profile commercial investor and developer. You will partner with Property, Development and Asset Management teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and advise on acquisitions, refurbishments and vacant space. You’ll manage negotiations with the VOA and local authorities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This is a strategic, senior-facing position that shapes property decisions and delivers tangible savings across the portfolio.

Pay / Benefits

• Car allowance
• competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Lead business rates strategy across the portfolio
• Advise on acquisitions, developments, refurbishments and vacant space
• Identify and deliver business rates savings, appeals and empty property mitigation
• Manage negotiations with the VOA and local authorities
• Review assessments and impact of revaluations
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and VOA regulations
• Collaborate with Property, Valuation and Legal teams

Key requirements

• MRICS-qualified
• 3–10 years’ experience in business rates, commercial property valuation or related field
• Strong technical knowledge
• Experience with Valuation Tribunal matters
• Proven track record negotiating with the VOA and local authorities
• Commercially minded, analytical and able to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders

• stakeholder management
• analytical thinking
• strong communication
• business rates
• valuation
• VOA negotiations

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