Senior Surveyor to Associate Director - Business Rates

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.