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Job Description
Associate – RatingBirmingham | National Rating Team
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a high-performing Associate to join our market-leading National Rating Team in Birmingham.
Our Rating team has delivered over 30% revenue growth in the past 3 years, driven by new client wins, major portfolio instructions and expansion across key sectors. We are continuing to invest in talent to support that growth trajectory.
This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised platform advising major occupiers, investors and corporate clients on complex business rates matters across diverse portfolios.
The RoleYou will:
Develop and implement strategies to minimise clients’ business rates liabilities
Manage empty rates exposure and secure applicable reliefs
Inspect and measure properties for valuation purposes
Analyse assessments and evidence to determine appeal potential
Prepare and manage submissions through the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process
Lead client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice
Contribute to fee growth and support business development initiatives
Mentor and support junior surveyors within the team
MRICS qualified (or equivalent)
Strong experience in rating and appeal work
Proven track record managing client portfolios
Familiar with Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, Calcurate (or similar systems)
Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
Confident communicator with high-quality report writing ability
Ambitious and motivated to contribute to a growing national team
Established national rating platform with sustained growth
High-profile client exposure
Clear progression pathway
Collaborative, high-performing culture
Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Skills Required
- MRICS qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience in rating and appeal work
- Proven track record managing client portfolios
- Familiar with Riverlake, Analyse, RatesData, Calcurate or similar systems
- Strong negotiation skills
- Confident communicator with high-quality report writing ability
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
Cushman & Wakefield Insights
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
