Part Time Estates Surveyor

Part Time Interim Estates Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to join a local authority Estates and Property team, providing professional property advice and supporting the effective management and development of the Council’s property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified surveyor with local government, public sector or complex property portfolio experience to make an immediate contribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide professional surveying advice across the Council’s operational and investment property portfolio.
• Manage landlord and tenant matters, including leases, renewals, rent reviews, licences and other property agreements.
• Provide advice on acquisitions, disposals, lettings and property transactions.
• Negotiate with tenants, landlords, agents, solicitors and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare property reports, recommendations and business cases for senior officers and elected members.
• Support the delivery of the Council’s asset management strategy and property objectives.
• Identify opportunities to maximise the value, efficiency and utilisation of Council-owned property.
• Instruct and manage external agents, consultants and professional advisers where required.
• Ensure property transactions and estate management activities comply with relevant legislation, Council policies and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure the Council’s property database and asset information remain up to date.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across estates, legal, finance, planning, housing and other Council services.
• Provide professional advice on property-related risks, opportunities and strategic estate matters.

Requirements:

• MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience in commercial or public-sector estates/property management.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, leases, rent reviews and property transactions.
• Experience of managing and negotiating property-related agreements.
• Good understanding of valuation, acquisitions, disposals and asset management principles.
• Experience working within a local authority or wider public-sector environment is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide clear, practical professional advice.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and work to deadlines.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills, with the ability to present recommendations clearly to senior management and elected members.
• Good knowledge of relevant property legislation, regulations and public-sector governance requirements.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and property/asset management systems.
• Ability to work independently and make sound professional judgements.