Rating - Senior Surveyor

About the Role

The senior surveyor will develop strategies to minimise clients’ business rates liabilities and manage empty property rates, applying for relevant reliefs where appropriate. They will inspect and accurately measure properties for valuation, analyse evidence to assess appeal potential, and prepare high‑quality submissions for the Check, Challenge, Appeal process. Building strong client relationships, contributing to financial targets, and mentoring junior colleagues are also key components of the role. • Develop and implement strategies to minimise clients’ business rates liabilities. • Manage empty property rates and apply for relevant reliefs. • Inspect and accurately measure properties for valuation purposes. • Analyse evidence and assessments to determine appeal potential. • Prepare and submit high‑quality submissions for the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process. • Build and maintain strong client relationships delivering exceptional service. • Contribute to team financial targets and identify new business opportunities. • Mentor and support junior colleagues as needed. • Use rating software such as Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, and Calcurate. • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of rating legislation, procedures, and appeals processes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸rate strategy
• ▸empty rates
• ▸property survey
• ▸appeal analysis
• ▸submission prep
• ▸rating software

What You Bring

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Senior Surveyor – Rating to join its National Rating team in Birmingham. This role offers a qualified surveyor with business rates experience the chance to advance their career within a collaborative, market‑leading environment. The successful candidate will advise major clients on complex rating matters across a diverse portfolio. Candidates must be a qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent) with proven rating experience and a track record of delivering rating advice and managing client portfolios. Proficiency with rating software such as Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, and Calcurate is required, along with strong communication, negotiation, and report‑writing skills. A commercially minded, entrepreneurial approach and up‑to‑date knowledge of rating legislation and appeals processes are essential. • Hold MRICS (or equivalent) qualification with rating experience. • Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering rating advice and managing portfolios. • Exhibit strong communication, negotiation, and report‑writing skills. • Possess a commercial mindset and entrepreneurial approach to business development.

Requirements

• ▸mrics
• ▸rating
• ▸rating software
• ▸communication
• ▸negotiation
• ▸commercial

Work Environment

Office Full-Time