Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Rating team at WSP is a highly skilled and specialised group dedicated to providing exceptional rating services to clients in the commercial real estate sector. With an in-depth understanding of the complex rating landscape, our team combines extensive industry knowledge with strategic insights to deliver accurate and insightful assessments. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate changing regulations and market conditions, providing clients with the expertise they need to optimise their property portfolios and minimise their tax liabilities.

With a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to delivering results, the Rating team at WSP is the trusted partner that clients turn to for comprehensive and reliable rating services. You will have regular contact with clients to identify appeal opportunities and formulate appeal strategies for the current rating list. You will execute Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) for a variety of property types and keep clients clearly informed of outcomes and options available.

You will develop and maintain client relationships, including attendance at client meetings and calls, and carry out site visits as required to provide overall strategic business rates advice. Meeting all KPIs set out in Client Contracts and Service Level Agreements to agreed deadlines and standards agreed with the Client Director and Line Manager is essential.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

Experience
RICS qualification and a good understanding of the complexities of the Business Rates System. Experience in executing Check Challenge Appeal (CCA) professionally across a variety of property types. Working knowledge of business rate legislation and case law, with the ability to explain these clearly to clients and junior colleagues. Proven negotiating and reasoning skills when dealing with the Valuation Office Agency, utilising valuation assumptions and case law to support arguments. Experience in client reporting with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and presentation. Sound financial and numeracy skills demonstrating accuracy and financial priority.

About you
Strong interpersonal skills for effective dealings with clients and colleagues. Ability to develop and maintain client relationships. Motivated to meet KPIs and deliver high-quality results within agreed deadlines. Enthusiastic about working in a specialised and dynamic team environment.

Qualifications
RICS qualification is essential. Additional relevant qualifications or experience in business rates and commercial real estate valuation would be advantageous.