Senior Estates Officer (MRICS Chartered Surveyor)
Job description
Are you a Chartered Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in your community while working on a diverse and rewarding property portfolio?
We are looking for a Senior Estates Officer to join our forward-thinking Strategic Property & Valuation Management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our county borough through expert property management, valuation, and strategic asset planning to help deliver high-quality property services that support regeneration, community development, and financial sustainability.
What You will be required:
As a Senior Estates Officer, you will be at the heart of managing and developing our varied property portfolio, which includes commercial, industrial, recreational, and agricultural assets. You will:
1. Lead on lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals, and valuations.
2. Identify opportunities for income generation and property optimisation.
3. Support community asset transfers and regeneration projects.
4. Provide expert advice on compulsory purchase, leasehold enfranchisement, and statutory procedures.
5. Prepare detailed reports and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
6. Help deliver annual asset valuations in line with IFRS and CIPFA standards
Salary info
Total Reward Package starting from £49,911.00 pa*
Comprising of: Starting Salary: £40,777.00 pa - rising to £45,091.00 pa
Additional Employers Pension Contribution of 22.4%: £9,134 - £10,100 annually. *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme
*What You Will Bring
We are seeking a proactive, solutions-focused professional who is:
7. MRICS qualified (or working towards it with substantial experience).
8. Experienced in managing complex property matters in a public or private sector setting.
9. Skilled in negotiation, valuation, and stakeholder engagement.
10. Confident in using property management systems and producing high-quality reports.
11. Knowledgeable in landlord and tenant law, compulsory purchase, and leasehold enfranchisement.
Why Work With Us?
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your work will be valued and your development encouraged.
Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
12. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
13. 4% Local Government Pension Scheme with an annual employer pension contribution of Approximately £9,611, based on a 22.4% employer contribution rate
14. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
15. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
16. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
17. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
18. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,