Senior Surveyor to Associate Director - Business Rates
Meet Our Recruiter
Will Jacques
About the Role
About the Company & Role
Our client is a professional services firm with a specialist real estate advisory function that has recently been established.
The business rates team focuses on advising across offices, industrial and retail assets, alongside a diverse portfolio of other asset classes. The role sits within a broader business tax function and is centred on delivering high-quality rating advice, managing casework, and supporting clients through the full Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process.
This is a predominantly delivery-focused position within a growing team, with some exposure to business development activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end business rates casework, including Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) processes and relief applications
- Provide valuation advice and support appeals against Rateable Values issued by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
- Deliver client advisory services, identifying opportunities for reliefs, exemptions and rates mitigation strategies
- Manage and maintain client property portfolios, ensuring accuracy of rate liabilities and billing information
- Liaise and negotiate with the VOA and local authorities to resolve disputes and secure favourable outcomes
- Conduct market analysis and support valuation arguments using rental and comparable evidence
- Prepare reports, appeal documentation and case updates in line with compliance and legislative requirements
- Support business development activity and contribute to securing new instructions (more prominent at senior level)
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive performance-related bonus structure.
- Hybrid working model (typically 3 days per week in the office with flexible team coordination)
- Clear progression pathway within a growing and evolving team structure
- Exposure to cross-selling opportunities across a wider professional services business
- Collaborative, people-focused culture within a well-established professional services environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business rates professional looking to take the next step in their career within a growing, forward-thinking consultancy-style environment. If you are interested in this role, please apply online with your CV for consideration.
