Senior Surveyor to Associate Director – Business Rates

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About the Company & Role

Our client is a professional services firm with a specialist real estate advisory function that has recently been established.

The business rates team focuses on advising across offices, industrial and retail assets, alongside a diverse portfolio of other asset classes. The role sits within a broader business tax function and is centred on delivering high-quality rating advice, managing casework, and supporting clients through the full Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process.

This is a predominantly delivery-focused position within a growing team, with some exposure to business development activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end business rates casework, including Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) processes and relief applications
  • Provide valuation advice and support appeals against Rateable Values issued by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
  • Deliver client advisory services, identifying opportunities for reliefs, exemptions and rates mitigation strategies
  • Manage and maintain client property portfolios, ensuring accuracy of rate liabilities and billing information
  • Liaise and negotiate with the VOA and local authorities to resolve disputes and secure favourable outcomes
  • Conduct market analysis and support valuation arguments using rental and comparable evidence
  • Prepare reports, appeal documentation and case updates in line with compliance and legislative requirements
  • Support business development activity and contribute to securing new instructions (more prominent at senior level)

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive performance-related bonus structure.
  • Hybrid working model (typically 3 days per week in the office with flexible team coordination)
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing and evolving team structure
  • Exposure to cross‑selling opportunities across a wider professional services business
  • Collaborative, people‑focused culture within a well‑established professional services environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business rates professional looking to take the next step in their career within a growing, forward‑thinking consultancy‑style environment. If you are interested in this role, please apply online with your CV for consideration.

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Company: Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd
Apply for the Senior Surveyor to Associate Director – Business Rates
Location: London
Job Description:

About the Company & Role

Our client is a professional services firm with a specialist real estate advisory function that has recently been established.

The business rates team focuses on advising across offices, industrial and retail assets, alongside a diverse portfolio of other asset classes. The role sits within a broader business tax function and is centred on delivering high-quality rating advice, managing casework, and supporting clients through the full Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process.

This is a predominantly delivery-focused position within a growing team, with some exposure to business development activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end business rates casework, including Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) processes and relief applications
  • Provide valuation advice and support appeals against Rateable Values issued by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
  • Deliver client advisory services, identifying opportunities for reliefs, exemptions and rates mitigation strategies
  • Manage and maintain client property portfolios, ensuring accuracy of rate liabilities and billing information
  • Liaise and negotiate with the VOA and local authorities to resolve disputes and secure favourable outcomes
  • Conduct market analysis and support valuation arguments using rental and comparable evidence
  • Prepare reports, appeal documentation and case updates in line with compliance and legislative requirements
  • Support business development activity and contribute to securing new instructions (more prominent at senior level)

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive performance-related bonus structure.
  • Hybrid working model (typically 3 days per week in the office with flexible team coordination)
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing and evolving team structure
  • Exposure to cross‑selling opportunities across a wider professional services business
  • Collaborative, people‑focused culture within a well‑established professional services environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business rates professional looking to take the next step in their career within a growing, forward‑thinking consultancy‑style environment. If you are interested in this role, please apply online with your CV for consideration.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: April 28th, 2026