Chartered Valuation Surveyor

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We are looking for talented Chartered Surveyors who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us in delivering 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.

Responsibilities:

• As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, you will 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.
• 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.
• The confidence to act as the Lead Valuer, giving technical and valuation advice and guidance to other colleagues.
• Marketing sector specific services and being responsible for 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 / Qualifications:

• MRICS/FRICS or IRRV (hons) membership.
• Experience as an experienced surveyor or newly qualified; ability to work flexibly or part-time to accommodate home responsibilities or stage in life.
• Maintain high standards for quality and meet demanding deadlines.
• Regular property inspections and travel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full driving license may be required; willingness to travel.
• Eligible to join the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme (VRS), as determined by the RICS.

Benefits:

• Salary details: £48,886 plus £14,162 toward Civil Service Pension scheme membership (defined benefit).
• Flexible working options and a generous leave allowance (25 days 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 environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption or shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering comprehensive wellbeing support.

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.