A number of opportunities have arisen for ambitious and driven rating surveyors to join our client''s friendly and collaborative surveying team specialising in business rates as they prepare for the new rating list. The Rating Department provides expert rating advice to a wide range of clients across the office, industrial and retail sectors across the UK.Based in the Head Office in Manchester, the candidates would be working primarily with the head of rating to manage casework from our diverse client base to reduce their historic and future liabilities.Main responsibilities to include:Undertake Rating Valuations and AppealsUndertake research/analysis of comparable rental evidenceInspecting/measuring client properties (principally industrial/office/retail)Negotiate with the Valuation Office AgencyPrepare Submissions for ChallengesRepresent at Valuation TribunalSupport and work alongside all members of the surveying team and other operational departments.The Candidates:Be working towards or already qualified MRICS/IRRV qualification. Would look at people who aren''t chartered too but have ratings experienceHave a minimum of 2 years'' experience as a Rating SurveyorHave a strong knowledge of ratings and case lawHold a full Driving LicenceBe ambitious and motivated to progress their careerHave excellent communication and negotiation skillsBe able to work on your own initiative.Possess good IT skills, including proficiency in Word and ExcelBe well-organised, flexible and work to