Role Responsibility Are you a driven and motivated individual ready to make a significant impact in the realm of property? Do you aspire to be part of a vibrant team committed to transforming Kent’s infrastructure? Look no further! Kent County Council (KCC) is on the hunt for a dynamic Assistant Surveyor to join our innovative Infrastructure Real Estate team. This is not just a job; it's a chance to contribute to the community by enhancing our diverse property portfolio. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of exciting projects, working alongside seasoned Surveyors to optimize property value, slash operational costs, and champion the efficient use of assets. It's an opportunity to engage in solution-driven work that directly benefits KCC and its partners. These roles are perfect for go-getters who relish the challenge of improving public estates while climbing the professional ladder in the surveying industry. Whether you're part of our Estates team or our Disposals & Investment team, you'll be immersed in a stimulating environment that fosters growth and innovation. Based in the stunning county of Kent, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds - a fulfilling career and the chance to explore beautiful countryside, coastal havens, and historic locales. Join us and be part of something truly impactful. What you'll do: Support the delivery of proactive property advice and guidance to KCC and its partners. Maximise value, minimise operational costs/liabilities, and promote efficient use of assets. Implement activity and operating policies to ensure that portfolios of land and property are managed effectively. Deliver a programme of property estate deliverables in accordance with KCC’s Strategic objectives, including Framing Kent’s Future. Undertake your own and support specific projects, researching and providing advice and information on a range of issues. Ensuring value for money through driving externally procured property consultancy advice as necessary. What you'll need: A Level 3 qualification or equivalent or relevant first level professional qualification. Experience of working in a similar environment, with a range of occupied and unoccupied property. Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to think laterally with a problem solving approach. Knowledge of working in a property environment with a portfolio. Good ICT skills. Remuneration: Working for the Infrastructure Real Estate Team at KCC offers lots of benefits: A competitive salary. Flexible and home working. Whilst you will be required to attend the office, meetings, and site visits, we operate flexible hours and support working from home by arrangement with your manager. Generous leave entitlement (30 days on appointment) and flexi-time leave opportunity. An excellent local Government contributory pension scheme. Relocation assistance scheme (subject to eligibility requirements). Kent Rewards – A scheme where employees have opportunities to obtain goods and services at a discount. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would welcome your application. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.