Senior Surveyor (Grade 12 – Technical)
Location: Durham, DH1
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £380.70 per day PAYE | £500.00 per day Umbrella
Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Senior Surveyor (Grade 12 – Technical) to join a well-established local authority team on a temporary basis.
This opportunity would also suit a Principal Surveyor with the relevant background and experience.
The Role
You will join a supportive and collaborative property team, managing a varied rural and operational estate portfolio. The role will focus heavily on rural tenancy management and associated estate matters, alongside involvement in infrastructure and utilities schemes.
The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with attendance in the office two days per week and the remaining days working from home.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of rural property interests, including Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies.
Provide professional estate management advice across a diverse property portfolio.
Negotiate lease terms, rent reviews, renewals, and related agreements.
Support and advise on utilities and infrastructure projects affecting land and property interests.
Undertake inspections, valuations, and negotiations in line with professional standards.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance procedures.
Prepare reports and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver efficient and effective property services.
Candidate Requirements
Significant experience in rural estate management.
Strong working knowledge of Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies.
Experience dealing with utilities and infrastructure schemes is highly desirable.
Professional qualification in surveying (e.g., MRICS or equivalent) preferred.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while contributing to a team environment.
Experience working within a public sector or local authority setting is advantageous.
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