Chartered Valuation Surveyor in Bristol

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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales. We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

We’re looking for talented Chartered Surveyors who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us to deliver taxation and benefits support to the government and local authorities. You will be able to manage a complex workload within specialist teams and work closely with colleagues across the region. Applications are welcomed from RICS or IRRV members who are qualified in the Valuation, Real Estate or Rural Pathways.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Role Overview

As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for valuations, negotiations and providing property related advice. You will manage large caseloads, undertake site inspections, oversee the quality assurance process, and represent the Valuation Office Agency at tribunal. You could be posted in several areas across the agency including the National Valuation Unit (NVU), the Regional Valuation Unit (RVU), Chief Valuer Group (CVG), Council Tax (CT) and District Valuer Services (DVS).

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Key responsibilities:

• Providing technical valuation and property advice to clients and managing your caseload effectively, delivering quality work.
• Identifying, escalating, mitigating, or managing risks and issues.
• Providing property valuation advice to support local and national taxation.
• Appearance at Valuation Tribunal, and potentially Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) as required.
• Acting as the Lead Valuer, giving technical and valuation advice and guidance to other colleagues.
• Marketing sector specific services and maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Providing quotes to clients and accurately recording time spent on cases for charging purposes and delivery.
• Supporting and developing our pipeline of trainee surveyors and having oversight of their APC and coaching peers.

Person specification:

You will be able to manage a complex workload within specialist teams and be prepared to work closely with colleagues across the region to deliver for our clients. Throughout the process, you’ll maintain our high standards for quality, delivering to often demanding deadlines. You will enjoy a varied role that includes regular property inspections and travel, and your skills and experience will enable us to provide an efficient and valuable service right at the heart of the public interest.

Essential requirements:

• Experienced surveyors possessing MRICS/FRICS or IRRV (hons) qualified in the valuation or real estate pathways.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• For some roles, you will be required to hold a full driving license.
• Willing to travel as some overnight stays may be required.
• For some roles, candidates must be eligible to join the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS), criteria as determined by the RICS.

Licences:

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Qualifications:

• Full MRICS, FRICS or IRRV (hons) qualification or due to sit APC in session one of 2026.
• Eligible to join the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS), criteria as determined by the RICS.

Memberships:

• MRICS/FRICS or IRRV (hons) membership.

Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills:

We will ask some Technical Questions to look for evidence of your relevant expertise and experience. We will ask some Technical Questions to assess your understanding of surveying and valuation.

Benefits:

• Alongside your salary of £48,886, VOA contributes £14,162 towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• A generous leave allowance that starts at 25 days and goes up to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
• A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An inclusive and diverse culture.
• Family friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering comprehensive wellbeing support.

If you would like further information and details on how to apply, please follow the 'Apply' button to the civil service jobs website.