Job Description
Principal Surveyor
* Hourly rate: £50-£63 per hour Umbrella dependent on experience.
* Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Hybrid.
* Job Type: Interim (Minimum 3 months)
We are seeking an Interim Principal Surveyor to join our small but dynamic Estates Team. This role involves a varied professional caseload, including valuation, landlord and tenant issues, disposals, property review, and other estate management matters. You will play a crucial role in supporting our Council's annual asset valuation programme and managing three workspace centres.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Undertake valuations and liaise with the Finance Team as part of the Council's asset valuation programme.
* Support the Head of Estates in managing the Council's managed workspace centres.
* Provide professional leadership in estate management, including commercial and residential property valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord and tenant negotiations.
* Engage in property reviews, asset management, and contribute to regeneration and redevelopment schemes.
* Ensure effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience as a Fellow or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
* Demonstrable competence in an estates management environment.
* Knowledge of valuation standards, property acquisitions and disposals, and landlord and tenant law.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills.
* IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database management.