Opportunities at Dunlop Heywood

Category: Chartered Surveying – Rating

Salary: Highly competitive package with unique bonus scheme

About the Opportunity

Established in 2008, we are a highly successful and well-regarded rating consultancy that has enjoyed substantial profitable growth, having recently celebrated consecutive record years for the business. We are now looking to accelerate this growth with the key hire of a Senior Surveyor to join our DH team, based in York.

This role is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking for the next step in their career. As part of the team leading the business, you will be an integral part of this successful consultancy. This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist team responsible for some of the largest assessments across the UK and Ireland.

The Role

The role is to progress instructions already held by the business and to work in conjunction with our outstanding business development team to develop the business further. We hold exceptional instructions across Airports, Ports, Transport, Renewables, Shopping Centres, Leisure & Hospitality, and this role presents the opportunity to work alongside some of the most recognised rating experts in these sectors.

Your role will involve the valuation of energy, mineral and waste properties for Non-Domestic Rating purposes, and you will also assist with other property types when required.

You will have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate experience in progressing rating appeals to Valuation Tribunal across a range of property types.

Of particular interest will be individuals with strong experience of the Receipts & Expenditure and the Contractor's Basis methods of rating valuation.

The Ideal Candidate

An MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor, ideally with at least two years PQE. Minerals & Waste experience is a bonus, but not essential.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
• RICS Registered Valuer status would be a bonus (ideally through the Minerals and Waste Pathway)
• Experience in Contractor's Basis and Receipts & Expenditure valuations
• Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in an organised and methodical fashion, with high levels of attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to assimilate and convey complex information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to accept responsibility and work on your own initiative
• Numerate and IT literate
• A full UK driving licence is essential, as this role will encompass a good deal of travel

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on professional experience and qualifications
• Exceptional and unique performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period)
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays per annum – increasing by 1 day per annum to a maximum of 30 days
• Staff discounts with many retailers
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Death in service benefit
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eye care vouchers

If this opportunity has intrigued you and you would like to discuss it further, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note.