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.
Position Type
Permanent
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage reasonable adjustments to support the recruitment process. We are committed to broadening participation and maintaining a diverse workforce in line with the Equality Act 2010.
EEO Statement
Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010, those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under, and those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets) will be considered for a guaranteed interview scheme if their application demonstrates they meet the essential criteria.
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