Surveyor / Senior Surveyor

Overview

Montagu Evans is an independent, market leading property consultancy. Headquartered in London with offices in Scotland and Manchester. Our work encompasses planning and development, rating, specialist valuations and transactions across the United Kingdom. We’re a group of people that are excellent individually and exceptional together. We care about our legacy, we create spaces that people use to live, work, communicate and connect. We’re a partnership and the people who run the business are empowered to create their own teams to exceed our client’s requests. This highly flexible and collaborative approach has enabled us to develop an exceptional business that has spanned nearly a century. We encourage an honest and straightforward approach to our work and relationships. We embrace individuality, whilst relying on working together and never accepting the status quo. We give everyone the opportunity to be the best version of themselves. We trust and support each other. We recognise that our people are the heart of our success and only by identifying, supporting and promoting them will we be able to provide continued outstanding client service. Together we are Montagu Evans. Montagu Evans is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment.

THE TEAM

Our Rating team, led by Josh Myerson, comprises 45+ specialists and operates across three core workstreams:

• Occupier Rating
• Landlord & Developer Rating
• Rate Management

The Occupier Rating team advises some of the UK’s most recognisable occupiers across retail, hospitality, leisure, logistics, healthcare, and corporate portfolios. We focus on providing strategic rating advice, appeal management, and identifying opportunities to reduce rate liability and improve operational efficiency. Clients include major national brands, blue-chip corporates, and public sector bodies.

THE ROLE

We have roles available for graduate, surveyor and senior surveyors who are looking to build expertise within a leading Occupier/Landlord Rating team. You will support senior colleagues on high-profile instructions while developing responsibility for your own caseload under supervision. You will gain exposure to national occupier portfolios, portfolio-wide rating reviews, and Proposal/Appeal and Check/Challenge/Appeal casework. Strong analytical ability, valuation skills, clear communication, and a commitment to learning are essential.

Responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support senior colleagues with valuation work and case preparation.
• Undertake inspections and measurement of commercial properties.
• Assist in preparing Proposal/Appeal and Check/Challenge/Appeal (CCA) submissions.
• Research and analyse rental evidence, costing data, and comparable information.
• Maintain accurate client files and instruction documentation in accordance with firm standards.
• Attend client meetings and liaise with the Scottish Assessor/Valuation Office Agency/Local Authority Rates Departments.
• Contribute to sector research, database development, and thought-leadership projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Advisory to deliver coordinated, high-quality advice.
• Support the firm’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• MRICS qualified or working towards qualification.
• Genuine interest in business rates and valuation practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and numerically confident.
• Proactive, organised, and willing to learn.
• Team-focused with strong collaboration skills.
• Full UK driving licence.