Surveyor - Rating

In this role, you will provide expert business rates guidance for a diverse commercial portfolio, helping clients minimise liabilities and navigate UK rating rules. You will operate within Colliers' Rating team, collaborating with valuation, agency, lease advisory, and property management colleagues. Expect work across office, industrial, retail, leisure, and logistics sectors, with a focus on delivering accurate assessments and proactive client support. This position offers impact through strategic rate relief, evidence-based decisions, and strong stakeholder relationships.

• Manage a portfolio of commercial rating instructions across multiple property sectors
• Prepare, review, and submit business rates appeals and proposals
• Analyse rental evidence, valuation data, and market trends to support rating assessments
• Conduct property inspections and collect relevant valuation information
• Negotiate with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to achieve favourable rating outcomes
• Advise clients on business rates liabilities, reliefs, exemptions, and mitigation strategies
• Support clients through the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process
• Prepare reports, valuation analyses, and client presentations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service delivery
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across valuation, agency, lease advisory, and property management teams
• Monitor legislative and case law developments affecting business rates
• Assist with business development initiatives and contribute to winning new instructions

• Degree in Real Estate, Estate Management, Surveying, or a related discipline
• Progressing towards or qualified as a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in commercial property rating or valuation
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret market evidence and valuation information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
• Client-focused and solutions-oriented
• Confident negotiator with strong interpersonal skills
• MRICS (desirable)
• Experience negotiating rating appeals with the VOA
• Knowledge of the Check, Challenge, Appeal process