Salary: £51,356 - £52,413 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
As a Senior Estates Surveyor, you will be a lead professional within our Property Management service, ensuring proactive and efficient management of the Council’s estate. You’ll deliver expert advice on acquisitions, disposals, valuations, and asset management, supporting strategic objectives and regeneration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver acquisition, disposal, valuation, and asset management activities in a commercial and innovative way.
* Undertake asset valuations for financial reporting purposes.
* Manage a varied caseload of estates management and asset valuation work, supporting the Council’s Asset Management Plan.
* Contribute to regeneration and transformation programmes, identifying opportunities for rationalisation and investment.
* Lead project teams and manage external consultants and contractors.
* Mentor colleagues through their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
* Present at Council meetings and produce high‑quality reports and briefings.
About You
* Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) with several years’ experience.
* RICS Registered Valuer with evidence of CPD compliance.
* Strong knowledge of asset management planning processes.
* Significant experience in estates management, valuations, and working with consultants/contractors.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
* Ability to manage complex projects and deliver positive change within a diverse property portfolio.
Why Join Us?
At Cumberland Council, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our property portfolio, supporting regeneration and delivering best value for our communities. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on high‑profile projects.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer and an Age Friendly Employer, committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive.
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