Chartered Valuation Surveyor District Valuer Services

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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.

Our Work

District Valuer Services (DVS) provide professional property advice across the public sector, including private and third sector clients involved in delivering public services and functions of a public nature. District Valuer Service is organised into five key sectors including Health, Transport & Infrastructure, the Central, Regional, Local and Devolved Government and the Environment. You can read more about the exciting and critical work we do in the candidate pack at the end of this advert.

Were 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 should be able to manage a complex workload within specialist teams and work closely with colleagues across the region.

At the heart of the agency, we are committed to providing our people with a work environment which is accommodating and accessible to all. Our people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work within a culture that values different perspectives to help tackle complex problems, promote innovation, and deliver stronger decision making in a safe and supportive environment. Applicants are welcomed from a diverse range of backgrounds to join our organisation as this enables us to be representative of the communities that we serve.

Applications are welcomed from RICS 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.

Job Description

As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, youll be responsible for valuations, negotiations and providing property related advice. You'll manage large caseloads and undertake site inspections.

Our Chartered Surveyors have the freedom to manage their own diaries and are empowered to deliver under their own autonomy. We trust our people and look forward to welcoming your skills into our surveying community.

DVS operate on a commercial basis (with a full cost recovery model), in competition with the private sector in all but our National Taxation business sector. We provide a wide range of advice across all aspects of the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

This role covers a wide range of activities including:

• Providing technical valuation and property advice to clients whilst managing your own caseload effectively and delivering quality work.
• Identifying, escalating, mitigating, or managing risks and issues.
• Providing property valuation advice to support national taxations.
• Being confident 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.

Our ideal candidate will be able to manage a complex workload within a specialist team and be prepared to work closely with colleagues across the region to deliver for our clients. Throughout the process, youll maintain our high standards for quality, delivering to often demanding deadlines.

You will enjoy a varied role that includes regular property inspections and travel, and your skills and experience will enable us to provide an efficient, effective, service right at the heart of the public interest.

Essential Requirements

• MRICS or FRICS qualified in the Valuation, Real Estate or Rural Pathways.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of customers and partners.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills in interpreting a range of evidence to provide relevant advice and reach sound conclusions.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• A proactive attitude and strong willingness to learn and adapt to new software and IT systems, including those specific to the VO.
• Committed to continuous development, with full engagement in any training provided to ensure effective use of internal technologies and tools.
• Are willing to travel as some overnight stays may be required.
• The role is not geographically fixed, and candidates may be required to undertake work outside their local area, including in the South. Occasional travel will be required; however, the business adopts a flexible approach, including the use of overnight stays where appropriate.
• Full valid UK driving licence. However, if you are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and do not hold a full driving licence, we will consider your application. Please contact [email protected] with your details to discuss this further.