Business Rates / Rating Surveyors (Senior - Director)

The Opportunities

Kingsley is acting for a well-respected, global and highly successful real estate consultancy client who is looking to appoint suitably experienced, enthusiastic and highly professional RICS/IRRV Qualified Rating Surveyor – at Surveyor, Senior, Associate and/or Director / Partner level, to join its Business Rates team in Bristol.

We would expect that the successful candidate to have relevant experience either working within the private sector or the government namely the Valuation Office Agency.

They should be competent in the valuation of commercial property for business rate purposes and possess an understanding of relevant procedures, Rating Statute and Legislation.

The successful candidate will be a team player who is commercially astute with proven skills allowing them to develop into this exciting role.

Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The successful candidate will work alongside senior colleagues receiving support and encouragement in this new role, leading to responsibility for their own client portfolios. The position offers an excellent opportunity for progression within a highly successful national rating team.

The successful applicant will undertake research, inspections, valuations, and negotiations on a wide variety of commercial property for business rate purposes. This will include complex rates mitigation issues with both Billing Authorities and the Valuation Office Agency.

They will attend client meetings, liaising with clients and will develop and seek new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Client Advice – Business rates advice and mitigation
• Business Development – build on our existing client base
• Negotiating with both Billing Authorities and Valuation Officers
• Working closely with rating team and other Avison Young colleagues within the business

Knowledge & Experience:

• General practice background for either a corporate, public sector or private practice (for more senior roles)
• Valuation Office Agency (VOA) employees welcome to apply
• Rounded experience and demonstrable technical competence of Rating / Business Rates
• Understanding of relevant market and local knowledge

Person Specification/Requirements:

• MRICS /FRICS / IRRV qualified
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly numerate with the ability to grasp complex investment scenarios
• Organised, focused and high attention to detail
• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment
• Passionate about the Rating / Business Rates sector
• Valid UK driving licence.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 to £80,000 per annum (or more D.O.E.)
• Car Allowance
• Performance related bonus scheme
• min. 25 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period)
• Life/Accident Insurance
• Private Medical Cover And more…..

Our clients offer real scope for career development for dedicated, professional and enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic who want to join true market leaders.

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to andrew@kingsleyrecruitmnt.co.uk or call Andrew Kingsley on 07879 413 765 for further information.