We have an opening for a surveyor/ reference to join our rating team in Southampton. The role is aimed at (but not restricted to) newly or about to be qualified persons keen on rating with potential to progress to valuer work/negotiation. You will be responsible for surveying various property types within a geographical patch to assist valuers and maintaining, updating computer systems with details of surveys, measurements, photographs and drawings. You will ideally be qualified MRICs or working towards the APC or Equivalent Experience.

Job title:

Business Rates Referencer

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Surveying various property types primarily in north of England to assist valuers.
• Maintaining and updating computer systems with details of surveys, measurements, photographs and drawings
• The role will involve working within the Business Rates Team but will be require independent working on site and in writing up referencing notes.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of valuation for the purposes of preparing areas for business rates and in general for other surveying functions such as rent review, insurance and basic building surveys
• Knowledge of reliefs, exemptions and liability mitigation strategies would be of assistance Understanding of rate liability calculations is not essential.
• Key skills will include use of Computer, Disto measuring devices, digital camera and interpretation of plans
• Good numeracy and IT skills
• Good interpersonal skills working in a small local office
• Experience of property inspections. Knowledge of the property market in major centres would be an advantage

About GL Hearn  

Part of Capita plc, GL Hearn is a market-leading UK real estate consultancy, providing successful planning, development, and occupier advisory outcomes for both public and private sector clients.

GL Hearn provide commercially driven advice through all stages of the asset life cycle, specialising in a variety of sectors including defence, retail, residential, mixed-use development, commercial office space, healthcare and education, and infrastructure.

Working with a wide range of public and private sector clients, GL Hearn enhance land and property holdings, working on some of the most complex real estate projects in the UK, making difficult development happen and reducing property occupation costs.

GL Hearn offer a wide range of specialist professional services from environmental, infrastructure and town and country planning, business rates advice, valuation, and lease advisory, through to development including compulsory purchase and land assembly, private sector development management, agency, and consultancy expertise.

Our head office in London, and network of regional offices, are home to over 250 specialist consultants and client advisors.

www.glhearn.com

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary
• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Company car or car allowance benefit
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office annually, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks… and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.

What we hope you’ll do next:

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We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.