Principal Surveyor (Property and Projects) - Tendring District Council
Tendring
Temporary, Full Time
£500.00 per day (umbrella)
Location: Tendring
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Tendring District Council to recruit a Principal Surveyor (Property and Projects) for an initial 3-month temporary contract. Please note this role is based in the office a minimum of two days per week.
The Role:
Tendring District Council is seeking an experienced Principal Surveyor (Property and Projects) to provide senior professional support across its property portfolio and capital projects. This fast-paced interim role is ideal for a surveyor who can deliver from day one, managing estates, property transactions, and development and construction projects, while ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
You will provide high quality professional advice to senior officers and Members, support service continuity, manage live project caseloads, contribute to reporting and decision-making, prepare basic specifications for repair works and provide leadership within the team, including deputising for the Property and Projects Manager where required.
The Experience You Will Bring:
Applicants should have a relevant surveying qualification or equivalent experience, strong communication and decision-making skills, the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure, a proven track record working in the public sector and must be able to attend the Clacton on sea office for a minimum of two days per week.
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