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.

• 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.

• 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.