Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Estates Technician with GIS, AutoCAD, or similar drawing experience to join our Property Services Estates team. The team is responsible for the council's non-housing property portfolio of over 1,400 assets, comprising approximately 1 million sq. ft., with an annual rental income of about £5m. They also complete acquisitions and disposal transactions to support council priorities and service requirements.
Key Details
Proposed Interview Date: Monday 29 September 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC5 £28,175.91 - £30,691.29
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (Mon–Fri; part-time or flexible arrangements may be considered)
Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes
The Role
The Estates Technician will work as a key member of the Estates team, carrying out a range of activities to support the operation of the estates function, including property inspection, measurement, plan production, resolution of boundary issues and associated administration.
The role requires a mix of administrative and practical skills, such as production of AutoCAD plans, database management, organisational abilities, and problem-solving, to ensure council buildings and land are well managed and performing effectively.
You will possess a positive and flexible attitude and be able to work in a reactive environment responding to tasks timeously.
The Person
Essential: property or estates background with knowledge and/or experience in:
* GIS systems
* Preparing CAD plans (2D)
* Managing data
* Interpreting property titles/legal documents
You will need to liaise with a range of council staff, including solicitors, planners, and the general public by phone, email and letter. Reporting to the Lead Professional Estates, you will join an existing team of Surveyors and Technicians, working alongside the wider Assets and Property teams.
Skills And Qualities
* Organisational skills: Essential for managing tasks and maintaining property records
* Detail-oriented: Necessary for accurate data management, administration and plan production
* Problem-solving: To identify and address issues related to council properties
* Teamwork and communication: Working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
* Desirable: experience in setting out and recording site surveys; interpreting Title Deeds and legal documents; IT skills (Microsoft apps, Property Information Systems, GIS and AutoCAD); experience working under pressure to meet deadlines
Personal attributes: self-starter, enthusiastic and flexible; courteous; initiative-taking; clear and logical thinker.
Key Responsibilities
* GIS and CAD Work: Assisting in the preparation of plans, maps, and data using GIS and AutoCAD software
* Data Management: Recording, reviewing, and maintaining data in GIS systems
* Site Work: Inspecting, measuring, and surveying sites and buildings, using technology to record and interpret data
* Estate And Property Support: Assisting with land ownership, servitudes & wayleaves, leases, and acquisitions/disposals
* Stakeholder Interaction: Dealing with queries from the public and council colleagues; engaging with utility companies on issues such as wayleaves
* Property And Lease Management: Supporting property management of the council's estate where the council has heritable title or a leasehold interest
* Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records and diarising estate management activities
Further Information
* Role Profile – review the role profile and assess essential criteria
* How We Work Matters – behaviour framework information
* Employee Benefits – discounts on a wide range of products and services
* Directorate Information – Council Department information
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We are currently shaping our future workstyles and are introducing blended home/office working that includes office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your time.
For further information please contact: David Harvey or Michael OGorman.
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