Surveyor - Business Rates

Cushman & Wakefield

The Role

Overview

Provide rating advice and manage business rates liabilities for clients

Key Responsibilities

  • evidence analysis
  • strategy development
  • submission preparation
  • rate management
  • property inspection
  • client relations

Tasks

-Analyse evidence and assessments to determine appeal potential -Mentor and support junior colleagues as required -Develop and implement strategies to minimise clients’ business rates liabilities -Contribute to team financial targets and explore new business opportunities -Prepare and submit high-quality submissions as part of the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process -Manage empty property rates and apply for relevant reliefs -Inspect and accurately measure properties for valuation purposes -Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery

Requirements

  • mrics
  • riverlake
  • analyse
  • ratesdata
  • calcurate
  • communication

What You Bring

-Proven track record of delivering rating advice and managing client portfolios -Up-to-date knowledge of rating legislation, procedures, and appeals processes -Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent), ideally with experience in rating -Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills -Familiarity with rating software such as Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, and Calcurate

The Company

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Public Sector

Rail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Office

Investor

Multifamily

Retail

Sustainability & Wellness

Technology