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Senior Ratings Surveyor - Commercial Buildings/Properties

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Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£120k - £180k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Ratings Surveyor - Commercial Buildings/Properties

Location: City of London - St Pauls
Sector: Commercial Property
Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Join a Prestigious Property Management Practice

Our client is a highly respected property management practice with over 150 years of history and an outstanding reputation within the UK commercial property sector. Based in the heart of the City of London, the firm provides expert advice across business rates, property management, valuation, lease advisory and wider commercial property consultancy services.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ratings Surveyor to join their specialist Business Rates team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a long-established and well-regarded practice, working with an impressive portfolio of occupiers, landlords, investors and corporate clients across the UK. You'll play a key role in delivering strategic business rates advice while benefiting from a collaborative environment, high-quality work and excellent earning potential.

The Role

As a Senior Ratings Surveyor, you will manage a varied portfolio of business rates instructions, providing expert advice on rating appeals, valuations, audits, reliefs and liability mitigation.

This is a client-facing position offering significant autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of a market-leading property management 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 liability mitigation.
Negotiating with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and local authorities.
Advising clients on revaluations, completion notices, exemptions and available reliefs.
Representing clients during negotiations, tribunals and formal proceedings where required.Business Development

Developing and strengthening existing client relationships.
Identifying opportunities to grow the business rates division.
Supporting fee proposals, presentations and business development initiatives.
Building long-term relationships across the commercial property sector.Technical Leadership

Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate.
Keeping up to date with business rates legislation and valuation changes.
Promoting best practice across rating consultancy services.
Maintaining the firm's high technical and professional standards.About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

RICS qualification (essential).
A minimum of 5 years' experience within Business Rates or Rating Consultancy.
A proven track record of managing business rates appeals and valuation matters.
Strong knowledge of UK business rates legislation and valuation principles.
Experience negotiating with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and local authorities.
Excellent commercial awareness and strong client relationship management skills.
Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.What's on Offer

£120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Performance-related bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to join a prestigious 150-year-old property management practice with an exceptional reputation.
A high-quality client portfolio with varied and complex work.
Genuine career progression within an established and successful business.
A collaborative and professional working environment in the City of London.If you're an experienced RICS-qualified Ratings Surveyor looking to join a respected property management practice where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

Reference: 225372864

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CV-Library

Senior Ratings Surveyor - Commercial Buildings/Properties

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£120k - £180k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Ratings Surveyor - Commercial Buildings/Properties

Location: City of London - St Pauls
Sector: Commercial Property
Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits

Join a Prestigious Property Management Practice

Our client is a highly respected property management practice with over 150 years of history and an outstanding reputation within the UK commercial property sector. Based in the heart of the City of London, the firm provides expert advice across business rates, property management, valuation, lease advisory and wider commercial property consultancy services.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ratings Surveyor to join their specialist Business Rates team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a long-established and well-regarded practice, working with an impressive portfolio of occupiers, landlords, investors and corporate clients across the UK. You'll play a key role in delivering strategic business rates advice while benefiting from a collaborative environment, high-quality work and excellent earning potential.

The Role

As a Senior Ratings Surveyor, you will manage a varied portfolio of business rates instructions, providing expert advice on rating appeals, valuations, audits, reliefs and liability mitigation.

This is a client-facing position offering significant autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of a market-leading property management 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 liability mitigation.
Negotiating with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and local authorities.
Advising clients on revaluations, completion notices, exemptions and available reliefs.
Representing clients during negotiations, tribunals and formal proceedings where required.Business Development

Developing and strengthening existing client relationships.
Identifying opportunities to grow the business rates division.
Supporting fee proposals, presentations and business development initiatives.
Building long-term relationships across the commercial property sector.Technical Leadership

Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate.
Keeping up to date with business rates legislation and valuation changes.
Promoting best practice across rating consultancy services.
Maintaining the firm's high technical and professional standards.About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

RICS qualification (essential).
A minimum of 5 years' experience within Business Rates or Rating Consultancy.
A proven track record of managing business rates appeals and valuation matters.
Strong knowledge of UK business rates legislation and valuation principles.
Experience negotiating with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and local authorities.
Excellent commercial awareness and strong client relationship management skills.
Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.What's on Offer

£120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Performance-related bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to join a prestigious 150-year-old property management practice with an exceptional reputation.
A high-quality client portfolio with varied and complex work.
Genuine career progression within an established and successful business.
A collaborative and professional working environment in the City of London.If you're an experienced RICS-qualified Ratings Surveyor looking to join a respected property management practice where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you
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Reference: 225372864

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