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