Job Description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are seeking an experienced and MRICS or FRICS qualified Senior Surveyor to deliver high-level valuation, estate management, and property consultancy services across a broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and operational assets.
• The role is responsible for delivering professional services, managing cases, supporting junior staff, and ensuring effective delivery of key property-related functions within a public sector framework.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide professional valuation and estate management services including rent reviews, lease renewals, disposals, acquisitions (including CPO), and asset valuations.
• Manage and deliver property transactions including lettings, marketing, and freehold/leasehold disposals.
• Monitor and manage service charges, rent arrears, and contribute to estate management recovery processes.
• Advise on planning, development, statutory transfers (e.g. Right to Buy), compensation, and adverse possession claims.
• Lead on policy and procedural improvements, contributing to performance targets and business planning.
• Prepare and present reports, valuations, and written advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, inquiries, and negotiations with partners and external agencies.
• Supervise and support qualified and trainee staff, contributing to their professional development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using property management systems and databases.
• Manage budgets and procure/manage external consultants where appropriate.
Skills/Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a property/estate’s environment.
• Strong understanding of valuation principles and property law relating to local authority assets.
• Proven experience managing lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and report writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Sound knowledge of public sector property challenges and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant property management systems.
• Commitment to professional development, equality, and health and safety standards.
Additional Information:
• MRICS or FRICS qualified (valuation, commercial property, or residential pathways).
• Full-time position (36 Hr/week), operating within a public sector or contract-based framework.
• May involve hybrid working arrangements and site visits.
Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a property/estate’s environment. • Strong understanding of valuation principles and property law relating to local authority assets. • Proven experience managing lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions, and disposals. • Ability to manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision. • Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and report writing. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels. • Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff. • Sound knowledge of public sector property challenges and regulatory frameworks. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant property management systems. • Commitment to professional development, equality, and health and safety standards.