Estates Surveyor Bath Beach Baker is delighted to be working in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council - a leading local authority with property portfolio in excess of £500 million and commercial investment portfolio of c £250m. This role is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in the newly formed Commercial Estates team, which is a standalone property team dedicated to the estate and asset management of this prestigious estate. The aim of this important team is to generate long term income and financial returns for the council to help provide excellent public services for Bath & North East Somerset. The organisation Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) is a Unitary Authority. It was created in 1996 and covers the City of Bath and includes the areas around Bath as far as the Chew Valley. The city has more than 6,408 listed buildings of which 663 are Grade I and Grade II and include the Roman Baths, which is owned by the council. The property portfolio spans the main asset classes including retail, leisure, offices and industrial with the largest proportion made up of prime retail within the historic centre of the city. The opportunity The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a unique position and play an important part in the management of some fantastic investment properties. You will have a high level of autonomy, and responsibility within a dynamic growing team of industry experts, assisted by a community of property consultants and professional advisors. The council values its team and promotes its core values as an organisation which include (Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent) which underpins everything it does to improve people’s lives. Working for a public organisation such as B&NES offers great variety in workload, a stable career, a good work life balance, potential for flexible working and excellent pension. The position Reporting to the Commercial Estate Operations Manager, the Estates Surveyor will act as a member of the Commercial Estates’ team and will take on a high degree of responsibility for carrying out the estate management duties for the property portfolio. The position entails undertaking estate management work to include (but not limited to) landlord’s consent requests, planned maintenance, service charges, section 20 notices, insurance claims, dilapidations, breaches of tenant’s lease covenants, property appraisal and landlord and tenant matters. In addition to being ‘hands on’, the successful candidate will be expected to take a strategic overview of the Council’s property resources and work as part of a team to be committed to achieving departmental targets together. The main place of work will be the fantastic and RIBA award-winning, Civic Centre in Keynsham designed by AHR in 2015 with outstanding sustainability and includes a library and information centre as well as 20,000 sq ft of retail and hosts many local amenities nearby. The location is halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away. The Council operates hybrid flexible working. Generally, at least one day per week will be required to be based in the office but this depends on the service needs and individual cases. Main responsibilities: To ensure the delivery of results in relation to achievement of revenue and capital income targets; property appraisal and landlord & tenant matters either personally, or under the supervision of a Senior Estates Surveyor. To ensure results are delivered on time and within budget so as to meet the targets assigned to the postholder as part of the team’s workload. To undertake difficult, and challenging tasks (eg primarily landlord and tenant matters but also portfolio management; development; and asset management work). To assist the Line Manager in establishing and implementing innovative, efficient and effective means (eg data systems) for the team or individuals to achieve successful results. To carry out a variety of property valuations of differing tenure, type and for various purposes to include (but not limited to) valuations for capital accounting purposes, landlord and tenant matters, investment, and other statutory valuations. To assist the team, when necessary, and act as the Council’s agent in other management functions such as acquisition, letting, management and disposal, (eg by sale of lease), of all types of property. The Postholder will be expected to act mostly on their own initiative once they have agreed a work programme with the Senior Estates Surveyor. You will support other team members in the execution of similar duties as required to do so by the Line Manager. Activities will include any of the following: (a) Portfolio management and enhancement; (b) Assisting with valuations; (c) Contributing to the capital receipts programme, incorporating the asset disposal and acquisition programme; (d) Assisting in the procurement of services such as building maintenance, repair, and specialist services; and (e) the monitoring of expenditure to achieve best value for money. To gather, collate, evaluate and present statistics and information on the financial and functional performance of the property in the team’s care. To present this information to the Senior Estates Surveyor as required. To deputise for the Senior Estates Surveyor when requested to do so. be involved with day-to-day matters but also to take a strategic overview of the Council’s property resources. The candidate Qualified (RICS) with relevant General Practice post qualification experience RICS accredited degree in Real Estate, or similar Strong team player who with a collaborative work style. The ability to be proactive, think creatively and identify development opportunities and continuing ways of improvement. Strong influencing and negotiating skills, with experience in property or estate management appropriate to the designated portfolio for this post. A strong background in landlord and tenant, service charges, planned maintenance, charging of rents and other outgoings. Skills and experience The ability and flexibility to work across and support a wide range of professional property services within the Council and the ability to work with other partner or commissioned organisations. Good written and oral communication skills. Highly numerate, with the proven ability to understand, analyse, interpret, and explain complicated information and data. Experience in the use of QUBE or other property-based data systems. The ability to contribute to the development of new and existing systems and processes. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and an ability to manipulate data in excel to produce relevant management information. The financial package and benefits In return for the above, the council offers a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include: A salary at Grade 9 A basic salary of £38,296 - £41,496 pa - plus market Supplement of up to £5,000 A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working (usually 1 day in the office), dependent on service requirements. A generous holiday allowance (26 days on joining if no local government experience) and other special leave provisions. The Local Government Pension Scheme (index linked with inflation). Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development, if appropriate. Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous discounts at retailers, supermarkets and holiday operators. Cycle2work scheme, car benefit scheme with Tusker and free entry to numerous local attractions within B&NES. More benefits such as hugely reduced entry to a sports and social clubs, free entry to local attractions such as Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery, on site cafe, reduced MOTs at the council MOT testing centre and career coaching. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme – whatever life throws at you; they are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home. If you fancy having a new career experience working client-side with a great team and a superb Georgian estate, then get in touch How to apply If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, or would like more information, including our candidate information pack, please contact Dinusha Mohottige at dinushabeachbaker.co.uk or 07425 835 573, or Rupert Stuart Baker, at rupertbeachbaker.co.uk, or 07557 978 873. All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.