Chartered Surveyor (Commercial, Real Estate or Minerals Pathway)

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This role is part of HMRC Valuation Office, formerly known as the Valuation Office Agency. We have recently integrated into HMRC.

HMRC Valuation Office are the public sectors property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. 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.

Online information session:

To find out more about the role and the work of our Minerals Surveying team, HMRC Valuation Office will be hosting two online information sessions:

• Tuesday 17 November at 2pm
• Wednesday 18 November at 2pm

The sessions will provide an introduction to the Minerals Team, including an overview of the work we do and the different property types we are involved in. Youll hear a brief presentation from the team, get an insight into what its like to join the team from colleagues who have recently joined, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Youll also hear more about the role and the specialist training and support available. You only need to attend one session.

If you would like to attend, please register via Eventbrite: Chartered Surveyor (Built Environment and Minerals): Information Session Tickets

Bookings will close at Midday the day before each event. Registered attendees will receive a joining link by 10:00am on the day of the event.

You will not be able to register after this date and time.

Role Overview

The BEAMS (Built Environment and Minerals Surveying Team) at the Valuation Office has an exciting opportunity within our Minerals Surveying team. No prior minerals valuation experience is required. We welcome applications from MRICS or FRICS qualified surveyors from a range of professional backgrounds, including commercial, real estate and minerals pathways. Comprehensive specialist training and support will be provided to help you develop the skills required for this unique area of practice.

The BEAMS team prides itself on its professionalism, customer focus, and the provision of independent and impartial cost and surveying services. Our services are essential for maintaining the Agency's non-domestic rating list. BEAMS also extends its professional services to other government bodies. BEAMS is entrusted with the delivery of comprehensive mineral surveying services across a wide-ranging and technically diverse property portfolio.

This encompasses a variety of complex and specialist minerals and waste classes, including Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities, brickworks, concrete batching plants, High Speed 2 (HS2) infrastructure, and quarrying and tipping operations. Each property type presents challenges necessitating bespoke valuation approaches and a high level of technical proficiency.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for personal and professional development, supporting your career aspirations and long-term progression. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing support designed to enhance your knowledge, build your skills, and help you reach your full potential.

In order to provide impartial advice, our team of Chartered Surveyors with expertise in waste management and minerals will need to travel throughout the country to meet business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Your primary casework will involve the valuation of mineral and waste properties for Non-Domestic Rating purposes. You will also assist with other casework where mineral or waste management interests are involved.
• You will maintain your knowledge through CPD (Continuous Professional Development) in areas of legislation, case law, codes of practice and professional standards relevant to your area of expertise and the work undertaken within the Built Environment Team.
• You will manage and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation to senior colleagues.
• On occasion, you may be called upon to act as an expert witness at Valuation Tribunal and other courts as required. (Training and support in appearing as an expert witness will be provided)
• You will provide mentoring, technical advice, and training to support graduates and apprentices on their APC pathways and to support the development of others within the immediate team or wider agency as required.
• Travel and overnight stays away from home are necessary to facilitate work delivery. We are reasonable with our expectations and provide flexible working arrangements to support this need.

We are seeking a dedicated individual with a desire to broaden their horizons and enter the world of mineral and waste valuations.We will provide comprehensive training in this area to ensure you are well equipped to carry out the role of Chartered Surveyor within the minerals team.

We welcome applications from people who either have experience in this area or wish to expand their knowledge and gain broader valuation experience.

Applications are welcomed from MRICS or FRICS qualified Chartered Surveyors from Commercial, Real estate or minerals backgrounds. Prior minerals valuation experience is not required as comprehensive specialist training will be provided.

Essential Requirements

• MRICS or FRICS qualified preferably through the Valuation, Commercial, Real Estate or Minerals Pathway.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deal with a wide range of customers and partners.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and judgement skills by interpreting a range of evidence to provide relevant advice and reach sound conclusions.
• Good report writing and presentational skills.
• Committed to continuous development, with full engagement in any training provided to ensure effective use of internal technologies and tools.
• Willingness to undertake site visits and occasional overnight stays; together with travel to other VOA locations being part of a dispersed National Team.
• Full valid UK driving licence as this role requires regular travel to inspect specialist sites, many of which are in remote locations that are not accessible by public transport. Surveyors are also required to transport PPE and surveying equipment to and from sites.