3 months contract with local authority
As an Estates Surveyor within the Estates Strategy & Development (ES&D) team at Somerset Council, you will play a crucial role in managing the council's property transfers and disposals, ensuring adherence to regulations. Your responsibilities include evaluating properties, crafting business cases, and overseeing transactions to align with the council's strategic objectives. You will be part of a team responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of approximately 4,000 assets, including buildings and parcels of land. This role involves handling complex estates casework to achieve strategic goals and coordinating the disposal of non-operational assets, with individual transactions valued up to approximately £1,000,000. The position requires regular travel across Somerset for site inspections and reviews, including rural locations.
Responsibilities
* Execute the council's transfer and disposal programs, ensuring compliance with section 123 1972 LG Act.
* Contribute to the delivery of the council's Strategic Asset Management Plan, ensuring assets are optimally located for effective service delivery.
* Participate in asset class reviews and strategy development.
* Conduct options appraisals for community and surplus properties, informed by feasibility studies and viability analysis.
* Develop business cases for property solutions that are financially sustainable and aligned with council priorities.
* Manage property transfers and disposals efficiently while adhering to established processes.
* Draft heads of terms and instruct legal teams regarding transfers, sales, and leases.
Requirements
Requirements:
Essential:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
* Proven experience in estate management, particularly in asset transfers and disposals.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
* Availability to work from Somerset Council Offices two days per week.
Desirable:
* Chartered status (MRICS or Associate).
* Recent experience in Local Government.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment plan