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Chartered Valuation Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 28 March 2024
Salary: £44,768 to £44,768 per year
Additional salary information: National: £44,768 or £45,786 (min 2 yrs PQE) London: £48,765 or £49,912 (min 2 yrs PQE)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 April 2024
Location: Folkestone
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 346741/26

Summary

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We’re looking for talented Chartered Surveyors who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us to deliver taxation and benefits support to the government and local authorities. You will be able to manage a complex workload within specialist teams and work closely with colleagues across the region.

Applications are welcomed from RICS or IRRV members who are qualified in the Valuation, Real Estate or Rural Pathways.

We are eager to hear from a wide range of people including those of you who are:

  • Experienced surveyors looking to develop your professional experience.
  • Newly qualified.
  • At a point in your career where you need to work more flexibly or part-time to accommodate your home responsibilities or stage in life.

We are committed to providing our people with a work environment which is accommodating and accessible to all, one which values diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, who bring different perspectives, promote innovation and enable us to be representative of the communities we serve.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Role Overview

As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for valuations, negotiations and providing property related advice. You'll manage large caseloads, undertake site inspections, oversee the quality assurance process, and represent the Valuation Office Agency at tribunal.

You could be posted in several areas across the agency including the National Valuation Unit (NVU), the Regional Valuation Unit (RVU) Chief Valuer Group (CVG) and District Valuer Services (DVS) which is the commercial arm of the business, operating in competition with the private sector. Please refer to the attached candidate pack for a brief overview of each business area.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Key responsibilities

Please note, these might vary slightly depending on which area of the Agency you are posted to.

  • Providing technical valuation and property advice to clients and be able to manage your caseload effectively, delivering quality work.
  • Identifying, escalating, mitigating, or managing risks and issues.
  • Providing property valuation advice to support local and national taxations.
  • Appearance at Valuation Tribunal, and potentially Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) as required.
  • The confidence to act as the Lead Valuer, giving technical and valuation advice and guidance to other colleagues.
  • Marketing sector specific services and being responsible for maintaining and developing client relationships.
  • Providing quotes to clients and accurately recording time spent on cases for charging purposes and delivery.
  • Supporting and developing our pipeline of trainee surveyors and having oversight of their journey through their APC and coaching peers.
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