Estate Surveyor

We are currently working on the below opportunity for an Estate Surveyor working with a Local Authority to assist with property management, L&T, valuation and property issues, advise internal clients, manage portfolio operations, and negotiate surplus property disposals. Please find initial details for review:

Estates Surveyor

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-6 Months Initially

Rate: £400 p/d (Inside IR35)

Hybrid Working Arrangement: 1-2 Days Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist in the preparation of land and property valuations for sales, purchases, leases, wayleaves and easements, asset valuation and insurance purposes
• To assist in the negotiation of sales, purchases, leases including renewals and rent reviews, wayleaves, and easements
• To provide strategic property advice and support to senior officers within the council to enable the efficient and effective management of the portfolio
• To prepare sales and letting particulars as necessary and assist in designing and implementing appropriate marketing campaigns
• To assist in the collection and analysis of evidence of property transactions
• Attending meetings of committees, sub-committees, working parties and working groups as necessary, drafting and presenting reports to these and other groups.
• Contributing as appropriate to the development and implementation of corporate and/or directorate initiatives or policies
• Undertaking negotiations with partners and external organisations
• Contributing as appropriate to service transformation & improvement activities
• Conducting such other work as may be assigned to him/her by the Director or Chief Officer from time to time

Key Skills and Qualifications: 

• Corporate membership of the RICS in the relevant faculties (desirable)
• Full Understanding of Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and surrounding legislation
• Understanding and relevant practical experience of the Principles of Valuation and Estate Management & an understanding of the wider property market and how to successfully market land and buildings
• Customer focused & working closely with internal services and external partners, with well-honed communication skills to match your audience
• Experience working with a local authority and knowledge of processes – able to hit the ground running
• Can be relied on to take cases forward acting independently and proactively to achieve objectives
  

If this sounds like it it would be of interest and in line with your current experience please apply with your updated CV in the first instance or email  directly and a member of the team will be in contact!