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WSP GL Hearn are looking to further accelerate the growth of their market leading rating business and they want to recruit an ambitious, experienced and talented rating surveyor with a passion for retail to deliver on existing work and bring in new business ahead for the 2023 Revaluation and plan for 2026.
A little more about your role…
* To provide bespoke rates appeal and mitigation advice to major investor and occupier clients within the retail sector
* To manage and grow your own client base and case load with a view to taking on more responsibility with increased experience
* Developing excellent business relationships with new and existing clients
* To assist with and provide rating advice to developer and landlord clients through all stages of the development cycle including deletion / RV appeals, completion notices and mitigation strategies
* To assist with the preparation of Valuation Tribunal procedural documents including statement of case
* To integrate fully in the wider GL Hearn/WSP network and to develop strong working relationships across the WSP business, fostering connections with colleagues to promote business rates services and leverage opportunities with clients.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* Excellent knowledge of the UK retail market
* MRICS qualified
* Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial attitude to business development
* Ability to work autonomously and co-ordinate tasks efficiently to ensure deadlines are met
* Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
* Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
* Good IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) familiarity with Rating software Riverlake and Analyse beneficial
* Experience in providing rating advice and negotiating appeals
* Detailed knowledge of rating legislation and case law
* Good general surveying and inspection skills
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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