Estates Surveyor Location: Essex Rate: £61 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working available The Opportunity We are currently working with a Local Authority in Essex who are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join their property team on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the chance to support the strategic and operational management of a diverse public-sector property portfolio, helping the authority manage workload pressures across estates management, valuations and landlord & tenant matters. The Role You will be responsible for delivering a broad range of estates and valuation services, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure best value and professional compliance. Key responsibilities include: ·Managing a varied caseload of estates management matters ·Undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews, disposals and acquisitions ·Providing professional valuation advice for a range of property assets ·Handling landlord and tenant issues, negotiations and transactions ·Preparing reports, recommendations and briefing notes for senior officers ·Liaising with legal services, finance teams and external consultants ·Supporting the delivery of the council's strategic asset management objectives What You'll Need To be successful in this role, you will need: ·Proven experience working as an Estates Surveyor, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting ·Strong knowledge of landlord & tenant legislation and property transactions ·Experience undertaking or overseeing property valuations ·Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills ·Ability to manage a varied workload and work autonomously ·Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is highly desirable What's on Offer ·£61 per hour Umbrella ·Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension ·Hybrid working arrangement ·Opportunity to work within a well-established local authority property team Interested? If this role could be of interest, please send an up-to-date CV or get in touch directly. Call: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)