Job Category: Engineering & Surveying Job location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdpm Elmbridge Borough Council Hours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £29.32 per hour About the role The main purpose of the job • To assist in ensuring that all internal control systems are effective, efficient and up to date including the asset databases and registers, Asset Management Plan, GIS systems and property management software. • To assist in providing timely estates and valuation advice and services in the management and development of the Council’s estate. • To ensure an efficient and effective corporate estate that makes best use of and extracts optimum value from the assets. Main contacts Councillors, officers, tenants, contractors, public and private sector bodies, charitable organisations, statutory authorities, utilities companies and members of the public. The main purpose of the role: • To assist with reporting verbally and in writing for the Head of Service, Deputy Chief Executive and Strategic Director, Corporate Boards and Groups and advising Councillors. • To adhere to the principles and practices established within Council flagship activities and strategies including the Asset Management Plan, Equality and Diversity, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery and capital projects. • Ensure that all internal control and software systems are up to date and working effectively and efficiently. • Ensure that all works, services and supplies are procured in accordance with procurement guidelines, policies and statutory requirements. • Ensure demonstrable value for money in the procurement and management of all requisite elements pertaining to the Council’s estate. • In consultation with the Head of Service and Estates and Property Portfolio Manager identify opportunities for investment, value for money and service improvements. • To contribute to the formulation of Council policy, particularly in relation to the Council’s estate and valuations services. • To participate in corporate, professional and stakeholder working groups as required. • Attend committee and other meetings from time to time as required by the Head of Service and/or Estates and Property Manager. • Actively promote and market the services of the AMPS team and the Council so that they are perceived in a positive way by all stakeholders and partners. • To manage and monitor the AMPS team’s budget and recommend action where spending or income is not in line. • Attend evening meetings and such out of hours meetings as may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post. • To assist with performance and benchmark information to demonstrate Value for Money for the services provided as and when required. Specific duties and responsibilities • To assist and support the Property Portfolio Manager in providing a wide range of estate management and valuation services in respect of the Council’s estate. • To manage and undertake lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, assignments and surrenders and assist with other estate management services as required including rent roll and service charges. • To assist and support with the Council’s commercial and residential valuations in accordance with professional practice and procedure and with corporate guidelines. • To assist with managing the administrative team as and when necessary. • To negotiate property disposals including preparing comprehensive Heads of Terms and instructing solicitors. • To assist with property acquisitions including analysis, valuation and due diligence processes. • To assist with preparing development appraisals as well as analysing and negotiating those prepared by external third parties. • To assist with the preparation and submission of documents, papers and evidence to tribunals, Court or other statutory or quasi-statutory bodies on behalf of the Council. • To deputise for the Property Portfolio Manager in their absence in relation to the responsibilities of the Estates Team and, if necessary the Building Services Team. Qualifications and education 1 Possession of a degree in Surveying 2 Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or significant relevant experience 3 Member of Valuer Registration Scheme 4 Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience 5 Assisting in managing a portfolio of mixed properties within areas covered by UK Property law. 6 Property law and landlord and tenant practice, procedure and regulatory and statutory framework 7 Experience and understanding of the RICS Code of Measuring Practice 8 Experience and understanding of the RICS Red Book. 9 Experience and understanding of valuation practice and investment property markets and trends 10 Experience in using word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Excel and Office) 11 Experience in using Asset Management Software, AutoCAD and GIS systems Knowledge/skills/abilities 12 Show commercial and financial awareness and skills in extracting best value from a diverse investment and operational estate 13 Able to work effectively with others within the public, private sector and third sector with partners 14 Able to work as part of a team 15 Highly motivated able to work using own initiative with minimum supervision 16 Ability to assist with managing staff 17 Good communication and numeracy skills 18 Understanding of working in a political environment and stakeholder consultation Special requirements 22 Will sometimes be required to work evenings and weekends 23 Will be required to assist with the AMPS team’s out of hours duty function 24 basic disclosure check, which is a requirement of this pos