Overview
In this role you will lead the business rates strategy across a multi-billion-pound property portfolio for a high-profile commercial investor and developer. You will partner with Property, Development and Asset Management teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and advise on acquisitions, refurbishments and vacant space. You’ll manage negotiations with the VOA and local authorities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This is a strategic, senior-facing position that shapes property decisions and delivers tangible savings across the portfolio.
Pay / Benefits
- Car allowance
- competitive salary
Responsibilities
- Lead business rates strategy across the portfolio
- Advise on acquisitions, developments, refurbishments and vacant space
- Identify and deliver business rates savings, appeals and empty property mitigation
- Manage negotiations with the VOA and local authorities
- Review assessments and impact of revaluations
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and VOA regulations
- Collaborate with Property, Valuation and Legal teams
Key requirements
- MRICS-qualified
- 3–10 years’ experience in business rates, commercial property valuation or related field
- Strong technical knowledge
- Experience with Valuation Tribunal matters
- Proven track record negotiating with the VOA and local authorities
- Commercially minded, analytical and able to provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders
- stakeholder management
- analytical thinking
- strong communication
- business rates
- valuation
- VOA negotiations
Business Rates Surveyor – Clientside employer: Macdonald & Company
Join a dynamic in-house legal team that values collaboration and professional growth, offering a unique opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects in a supportive environment. With a focus on employee development, you will gain invaluable experience while contributing to significant industry advancements, all within a culture that prioritises innovation and teamwork. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only promises meaningful work but also a chance to thrive in a forward-thinking organisation committed to building safety and compliance.
