Senior Estates Technician/Surveyor
Location and Salary
Leek, Staffordshire
Up to £36,050
Working Hours
37 Hours per week, no weekends
About Alliance Norse
Alliance Norse is a partnership between Norse Group, High Peak Borough Council, and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. The Joint Venture (JV) was formed in 2022 to provide various services to the Councils. From 1st April 2025, the JV will also include Estates & Asset Management functions.
Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Estates Technician/Surveyor to join our Estates Management team at our partner offices, responsible for supporting the delivery of Estate & Asset Management services.
Main Responsibilities
1. Assist with general practice work, following professional guidance and standards, under supervision of professional staff.
2. Advise clients on land and property management transactions and portfolio management, identifying development/disposal opportunities.
3. Maintain property records and handle client/external enquiries.
4. Manage occupation of client land by lease or licence, including risk assessments.
5. Negotiate and settle non-complex property transactions such as leases, renewals, tenancies, rent reviews, surrenders, licences, easements, and legal interests.
6. Inspect and measure properties.
7. Advise on acquisitions and disposals, prepare property particulars, and supervise marketing efforts.
8. Negotiate schedules of condition and dilapidations.
9. Assist with valuations for various purposes like rental, capital, disposal, acquisition, and accounting.
10. Prepare instructions for solicitors, contractors, bailiffs, and monitor progress.
11. Draft committee reports and briefings; attend meetings as needed.
12. Ensure compliance with Norse Group ISO standards and deliver quality outputs.
13. Perform other duties appropriate to the role, including travel to other offices.
Candidate Requirements
* Professional qualification in a property-related discipline or working towards it.
* Relevant experience in a similar role.
* Experience within a Local Authority environment is preferred.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
Join a dynamic team working on exciting projects and contribute to a growing business. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary up to £36,050.
* 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Norse Sickness Scheme.
* Royal London Pension Scheme.
* Payment of professional subscriptions.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
A DBS check is required; costs covered by the employer.
Our Commitment
We promote diversity, equality, and fair treatment in our employment practices.
Application Process
We may close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. If you are not contacted within two weeks of the closing date, your application was not successful.
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