WSP

1 month ago

Senior Surveyor – Business Rates (WSP GL Hearn)

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Job Summary

Senior role in a specialist rating team delivering business rates advice for commercial real estate, including client liaison, Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) execution, and site visits within a UK-based portfolio.

Location: London, Manchester

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Regular contact with our clients to identify appeal opportunities and formulate appeal strategies for the current rating list.
•Execute Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) for a variety property type and keep the client clearly informed as to the outcomes and options available.
•Look to develop and maintain client relationships, including attendance at client meetings and calls.
•Carry out site visits as required, as part of providing overall strategic business rates advice.
•Meet all KPIs as set out in Client Contracts and Service Level Agreements to agreed deadlines and to standards agreed with the Client Director and Line Manager.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Gym Membership

Key Requirements

•RICS qualification and a good understanding of the complexities of the Business Rates System, with ability to discuss topical matters with clients.
•Detailed knowledge of the valuation approach for bulk class properties to execute Check Challenge Appeal (CCA).
•Working knowledge of business rate legislation and case law, able to explain to clients and junior colleagues.
•Good interpersonal skills in dealings with clients and colleagues.
•Excellent negotiating and reasoning skills when dealing with the Valuation Office Agency using valuation knowledge and case law to support arguments.

Experience:Commercial real estateRatingBusiness rates

Skills:CommunicationNegotiationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Certifications:RICS

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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