Job Description
JOB-20251111-26f6a19a
Job Title: Estates SurveyorSpecialism: Estates SurveyorLocation:SouthamptonSalary: £TBC HourlyType: Full Time / Part TimeDuration: Ongoing
Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity as an Estates Surveyor in the dynamic and vibrant city of Southampton? With a strong focus on estates management, property valuation, and commercial and residential property portfolios, this ongoing role offers variety, challenge, and flexibility. Working full time or part time, you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while making a real impact.
Perks and benefits: Full Time / Part Time - Choose the hours that suit your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to work around your commitments. Flexible Working Options - Benefit from modern, flexible working arrangements that support productivity and wellbeing. Paid Professional Development - Access CPD support to stay up to date with industry best practice. Inclusive Team Environment - Join a supportive and collaborative team that values diversity and professional contribution.
What you will do:
* Maintain membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and adhere to all professional conduct codes, including keeping your Continuing Professional Development up to date.
* Support the Valuation and Estates Team Leader by providing professional advice on the Council's commercial investment and operational property portfolios, including leasing, acquisition, sales, valuation, property management, and rationalisation.
* Provide expert advice on the Council's residential property portfolio, including acquisitions, sales, and valuations.
* Lead estates projects with revenue implications of up to £50,000 per annum or capital values of up to £500,000.
* Act as the primary point of contact for over 2,000 commercial property tenants of the Council.
* Deliver property and valuation advice to Council project teams across departments including Regeneration, Housing, Highways, and Education.
* Support the Council's growth agenda by maximising investment portfolio revenue, generating capital receipts, and delivering savings through property rationalisation and efficient use of operational stock.
* Implement RICS best practice across all activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with procedures for file structures and database management, keeping records accurate and up to date.
Person Specification:
Education / QualificationsEssential
* Degree-level education with a professional qualification (RICS).
* Evidence of