RICS Valuer – Rating & Council Tax

Job Description

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks a Valuer for a one-year temporary assignment based in Stirling, offering £27.05 to £31.59 per hour depending on experience. This full-time post requires 30 hours weekly, with a hybrid arrangement of two office days and three remote days. The successful candidate joins a Valuation Team covering a broad geographical area, handling domestic and non-domestic subjects professionally. Responsibilities include scheduling workloads to meet statutory deadlines and advising staff on valuation matters. Minimal travel is expected, with an immediate start available. This role suits a qualified professional with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage priorities independently within a structured team environment.

RICS Valuer – Rating & Council Tax Location: Stirling Salary: £27.05-£31.59 per hour, depending on experience Duration: 12 months – temporary assignment Hours: 30 hours per week Working: Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home Start: ASAP

The Opportunity Our client is seeking an RICS-qualified Valuer to join their professional Valuation Team in Stirling on a 12-month temporary assignment. The role involves property surveying, measurement and valuation for Rating and Council Tax purposes, analysing rental and sales evidence, and supporting valuation appeals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Valuer or Chartered Surveyor to develop their expertise in Rating, Council Tax and public-sector valuation . Previous Assessor’s Department experience is desirable but not essential – applications are welcomed from RICS-qualified valuers with strong transferable property valuation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake valuations of non-domestic and domestic properties.
• Carry out property surveys and measurements.
• Analyse rents, sales and other valuation evidence.
• Deal with ratepayers, taxpayers and professional agents.
• Assist with valuation appeals and supporting evidence.
• Provide valuation advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Manage workload to meet statutory deadlines.

Essential:

• RICS membership.
• Relevant property valuation experience.
• Strong analytical, valuation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable:

• Experience within an Assessor’s Department.
• Knowledge of Rating, Non-Domestic Rates or Council Tax valuation .
• Experience dealing with valuation appeals.
• Local government/public-sector experience.

Why Apply?

• £27.05-£31.59 per hour
• 30-hour working week
• Hybrid working – 3 days from home
• 12-month assignment
• Opportunity to broaden your Rating & Council Tax valuation experience
• Stirling-based professional role

If you’re an RICS-qualified Valuer or Chartered Surveyor looking for your next opportunity, we’d be pleased to hear from you.