PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Working in a team of 10 surveyors you will have your own instructions to run as you see fit but with experienced support from industry leading partners. We discuss problems as a team and you will be encouraged to try new approaches to solve novel problems for clients. We are open to new ideas and as a small team we can adapt our mode of working quickly where benefits can be gained.
Interaction between departments is actively encouraged and underpins relationships which sustain business development – a crucial ingredient to our success. You will need to communicate effectively both what you need from and what you can provide to other teams.
We need a surveyor / senior surveyor with experience of Business Rates Checks and Challenges to work reliably within their capabilities whilst using the resource of the team to enhance their ability and to expand those skills, in time, to potentially include Lease Advisory work.
You will quickly be delivering work from Floor Area Checks to revaluation appeals to Section 44a requests and deletion opportunities.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Build successful business relationships with the department’s client base
* Identify opportunities to make financial savings for clients
* Carry out inspections and surveys
* Financial and client reporting.
* Draft, submit and track revaluation and MCC appeals and Section 44a requests for tenants
* Draft submit and pursue “Deletions” of property from the Rating List
* Gather comparable evidence from databases and their network of contacts
* Negotiate with the VOA
* Provide general advice in order to minimise client's business rates liability
* Business development to secure new clients and creating opportunities for other service lines.
MAIN CAPABILITIES
* MRICS qualified
* Inspires client respect and confidence
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
* Demonstrates good attention to detail by regularly producing carefully prepared, accurate work
* Good knowledge of rating legislation and case law
* Strong ability of handling rating valuation appeals, complex cases, rates relief, and rates management
* Manages own time and exercises good commercial judgement to maximise fee earning potential
* Ability to work autonomously and co-ordinate tasks efficiently to ensure deadlines are met
* Willing and able to develop their network internally and externally
* Ability to win a reasoned argument by reference to facts, and to negotiate a settlement on that basis.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Our approach at Allsop can be summed up as extremely efficient and professional with a lively and open working environment. We recognise the importance of helping individuals develop and we ensure that they have the expert knowledge and skills to provide a first class service to our clients. We know that our staff are our main asset and with a firm belief that people should enjoy what they do, we go to great lengths to look after them.
• An owner managed business.
• We have around 200 staff operating in London and Leeds.
• One of the UK’s most successful property consultancies.
• No 1 UK Property Auction House with dedicated commercial and residential teams.
• Friendly.
• Non bureaucratic.
We are not a corporate style firm; we have a friendly culture, and we like to think we are all one big team. Our offices are completely open plan, and we encourage open communication and collaborative working. Our Managing, Senior and Equity Partners are all based in the open plan office. This role will be based in our London West End office.
PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
We offer a car allowance and a departmental / commission bonus. Additionally, we offer a full range of benefits including BUPA private healthcare, pension scheme with 5% employer contributions, life insurance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, daily office fruit, training and development, plenty of social events and more. Our offices typically close over the Christmas period for 3-5 days, with colleagues “on leave” but not having to take annual leave to enjoy these days off.