VACANCY REF: AK10021971 The Opportunity A multi-disciplinary surveying consultancy, with a strong and well-established UK National Rating Department both nationally and in its' Manchester office, is looking to appoint an MRICS qualified Rating Surveyor – Senior or Associate level, to its' highly successful team, based in Manchester.
The role would suit an RICS/IRRV qualified Rating Surveyor with experience of providing rating advice to clients, holding the required knowledge of the most effective ways to reduce business rates liability, and have experience of dealing with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and Billing Authorities.
The Regional and National Rating Team is going through a period of growth due to an expanding workload which will present significant opportunities for the right candidate.
Core Responsibilities Devise and implement strategies to reduce clients' business rates liabilities.Manage empty rates liabilities and submit relief applications.Inspect and accurately measure properties for rating valuation purposes.Review rating assessments having regard to rental and comparable evidence to determine whether a Rateable Value is excessive.Produce and submit high quality, well-reasoned submissions to the VOA as part of the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process.Effectively manage and build client relationships. Provide excellent client service and keep clients updated on strategies and progress on CCA'sProduce regular progress reports and attend client meetingsManage workload effectively and ensure that CCA deadlines are metDevelop new business and build internal relationships to ensure that all opportunities are explored.Qualifications Degree level qualificationChartered Surveyor – MRICS (or other professional qualification)IRRVCore Skills Knowledge of rating industry software such as Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData and CalcurateExperience of presenting cases at Valuation Tribunal and beyondUp to date knowledge of rating legislation and practiceExcellent communication and negotiation skillsAbility to build relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholdersEntrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify new business opportunities and cross-sell additional services to clientsExcellent report writing and presentation skillsAbility to support and nurture junior members of the teamQualified Chartered Surveyor with specific experience of dealing with rating valuations (other professional qualifications considered such as IRRV)Remuneration Basic Salary from £45,000 to £65,000+ per annum D.O.E.BonusAnnual Car AllowancePension, Healthcare & Life Insurance….and more.My client offers home working flexibility with real scope for career development for a dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic who wants to join one of the market leaders.
If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to ****** or call Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 for further information.
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