Principal Estates Surveyor
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, land, with some other miscellaneous assets, valued at £289.8M producing an annual rental income of £20.4M. Rental income is a major contributor to the financial sustainability of the Council and the income received significantly contributes to the delivery of council services.
Following a reorganisation of property functions, we are looking to recruit a Principal Estates Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing part of the Council’s land, property and community asset portfolio. The role comprises hands-on estate management and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan and contribute to other exciting new Corporate or regeneration projects.
The main duties will include:
1. Carrying out day to day duties arising from the land, property, commercial and community assets; including Rent reviews, negotiating new lettings, wayleaves, lease renewals & generally dealing with landlord and tenant and compliance matters including processing applications for landlord’s consent, surrenders and dilapidations.
2. Management of land including sales and due diligence, resolving disputes and working across a range of council services. Estate management duties will include managing service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents, debt monitoring and income management.
3. Inputting into Project Groups where these involve the role’s managed portfolio/ and or input on behalf of the Property Team
All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, Commercial agents, internal departments, councillors and colleagues within Property is key.
We are looking for candidates who are RICS qualified with experience in a commercial and/or Local Authority property environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of commercial and community leases. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.
This is an exciting opportunity and offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the Council’s ambitious plans, leaving a lasting impact on the Borough.
In return we can offer you a rewarding career, flexible working patterns and an excellent range of benefits.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.
About Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.
We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Our 2022 resident satisfaction survey rate was an impressive 93% - a figure that has remained consistently high in recent years and well above the South East’s 74% average and the national 80% average.
We are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to our team. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact our Investment Portfolio Lead, Liz Suatt by email
Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time Job Category Property Hours 37 Is this a hybrid working role? Yes Salary Min £63,052 Salary Max £68,080 Interview date 9th April, 13/14 April Closing Date 27/03/2026 Ref No 907 Documents
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What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
7. Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
8. Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
9. Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
10. Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
11. Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
12. Free flu vaccination vouchers
13. Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
14. Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.