Associate Surveyor - Business Rates
1 day ago
City Of London
Associate Surveyor – Business Rates (5+ years PQE) About Us Welcome to Daniel Watney LLP, a leading property consultancy with roots dating back to 1859. With a team of over 80 professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored advice and trusted relationships across property management, valuation, agency, and lease advisory. Our success comes from our people, we foster a supportive, collaborative, and flexible working culture where integrity, professionalism, and excellence underpin everything we do. We are committed to helping our team reach their full potential through training. The Opportunity Daniel Watney LLP is seeking an experienced Business Rates Surveyor (Associate level) to join our growing London team. This is a client-facing role, managing complex rating cases and delivering expert advice across office, retail, industrial, and specialist property sectors. You’ll bring strong rating experience and be ready to take ownership of cases, negotiations, and client relationships, while being supported by a collaborative, multi-disciplinary firm that values expertise and results. What You’ll Do • Lead on business rates advice, appeals, and negotiations with the VOA, • Manage complex Check, Challenge, Appeal cases end-to-end, • Prepare and present robust evidence, reports, and valuations, • Advise and represent clients, including at Valuation Tribunal where required, • Stay ahead of rating legislation, case law, and market trends, • Support business development and pitches, leveraging your experience to add value What We’re Looking For • MRICS, IRRV (Hons), or RSA qualified, • 5+ years PQE with proven rating experience, • Deep knowledge of rating legislation & VOA procedures, • Commercially minded negotiator with strong client management skills, • Organised, proactive, and confident in managing a high-value caseload, • Experience representing at Valuation Tribunal (preferred) What’s in It for You • We provide a competitive salary package and are happy to have an open conversation to ensure it’s the right fit for both you and us, • Flexible hybrid working policy, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Private medical cover (Vitality), • Matched pension contributions, • Professional memberships supported, • Employee-led groups & wellbeing initiatives If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know. At Daniel Watney we are committed to making this a positive and inclusive experience for everyone.