Lambert Smith Hampton
Surveyor / Senior Surveyor - Rating
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About us:
We’re Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), a leading UK commercial and residential real estate consultancy with over 1,400 staff across with offices across the country.
We deliver the full lifecycle of property services: investment, leasing, valuation, development, asset management, and residential management. Through these services we help owners, investors and occupiers achieve their business goals.
Working in the Business Rates team at Lambert Smith Hampton is diverse and rewarding, with your work having a direct impact on your clients’ business. We have a national service line from where you can draw upon a wealth of experience and knowledge.
This Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated individual at Surveyor or Senior Surveyor level to join our growing Business Rates team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property professional looking to develop their career with plenty of opportunity for growth in the role.
You will work alongside experienced Rating specialists on a broad range of instructions, gaining exposure to both occupier and landlord work with the autonomy to develop your own path with the guidance of your senior colleagues. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development, client interaction and career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing Business Rates ‘appeals’ through the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process. Undertaking Rating valuations and analysing rental and market evidence Advising clients on Business Rates liabilities reliefs and mitigation opportunities. Preparing and negotiating submissions with the HMRC Valuation Office (VO). Representing clients in discussions with the VO and, where appropriate, at Valuation Tribunal proceedings. Managing client portfolios and providing strategic rating advice. Identifying opportunities to reduce clients' rate liabilities and secure refunds where applicable. Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery. Supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow the team's client base.
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We’re looking for:
A soon to be qualified, or recently qualified Chartered Surveyor with a background in Business Rates. A Business Rates Surveyor looking to progress to Senior Surveyor. A Senior Surveyor with Business Rates experience.
Your attributes:
Proven track record undertaking valuations for rating purposes Computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Office and Rating-based applications Full UK Driving Licence Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Outstanding negotiation skills
Customer Focus Demonstrates a clear understanding of client requirements Collects, reviews and acts upon client feedback Undertakes research into current and future client requirements Demonstrates an awareness of market trends
Communication Skills Experienced and capable presenter, both of technical and business matters Shows highly developed persuasive skills
Personal Qualities Presents a professional image when dealing with clients and demonstrates self confidence Ambitious and committed to self-development Highly organised Manages own time and exercises good commercial judgement to maximise fee earning potential Team Player
Analytical Reasoning Attention to detail producing carefully prepared, accurate work Thorough and effective data gathering techniques in all aspects of the work
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What we offer
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus. Structured career development and progression opportunities. Exposure to a diverse and high-profile client base. Ongoing professional training and support. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Comprehensive benefits package The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and nationally recognised Rating team.
We understand the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Lambert Smith Hampton. We celebrate the different perspectives and insights that people can bring through their cultures and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
We want to ensure that your application can be considered for all relevant roles across the Lambert Smith Hampton group of companies, including subsidiary and affiliate companies. We believe that this will ensure that talented people interested in developing their career with us will be considered for the widest range of opportunities that we can provide and will also receive the best candidate experience.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data may be shared with other Lambert Smith Hampton Group subsidiary and affiliate companies in support of this objective. All data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy, which can be found here: Privacy Policy | LSH
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