Job Description
Principal Surveyor
* Contract: Initial 3-month contract
* Rate: £28.25 per hour
* Working Pattern: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
* Location: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in the office)
We are seeking an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our small, friendly Estates team on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to provide professional support to the Head of Estates and manage a varied estates caseload across the Council’s property portfolio.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Support the Head of Estates in delivering Estates and Asset Management services.
* Manage a professional caseload including property valuations, acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and general estate management duties.
* Provide professional support to the Council’s Business Centres Management Team.
* Contribute to effective asset and property management outcomes across the estate.
* Work collaboratively within a small team environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience working at a Principal Surveyor or senior estates level.
* Strong background in valuations, disposals, landlord and tenant, and estate management.
* Service charge accounting experience is beneficial but not essential.
* A working knowledge of the Northwest property market is preferred.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work within a supportive, friendly Estates team.
* Varied and interesting caseload with real impact.
* Flexible working options, including part-time hours for the right candidate.
* Competitive hourly rate.