5306178 – Property Surveyor

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a qualified property professional in Gateshead to manage and deliver land and property transactions for the Council. You will conduct valuations, oversee acquisitions and disposals, and provide strategic property advice to support regeneration projects and broader objectives.

Applicants should have strong negotiation and communication skills, experience with commercial property markets, and be ready to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases and property appraisal software.
• Experience with commercial property and land transactions and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out land and property valuations.
• Managing property purchases, sales and acquisitions.
• Providing advice on property development and regeneration projects.
• Negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews and property agreements.
• Preparing reports and presenting valuation findings.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, consultants and other Council departments.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Property valuation

IT skills

Education

RICS membership or working towards qualification imminently

Job description

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage and deliver property and land transactions for the Council, including valuations, acquisitions and disposals. The role supports regeneration projects, property management and the Council’s wider strategic objectives.

Typical Day Overview

• Carrying out land and property valuations.
• Managing property purchases, sales and acquisitions.
• Providing advice on property development and regeneration projects.
• Negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews and property agreements.
• Preparing reports and presenting valuation findings.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, consultants and other Council departments.
• Managing workloads and ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Experience in commercial property and land transactions.
• Strong knowledge of property valuation and acquisition/disposal processes.
• Experience with Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) valuations is desirable.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of property legislation and local authority procedures.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and provide property advice.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases and property appraisal software.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• RICS membership or working towards qualification imminently.
• Proven experience in property acquisitions and disposals.
• Proven experience in land and property valuations.
• Experience in technical valuations, property appraisals or Compulsory Purchase valuations.
• Knowledge of relevant property legislation and commercial property markets.
• Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle, or suitable alternative means of mobility.