Asset Disposals Senior Surveyor

Job Switch Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector council is seeking an Asset Disposals Senior Surveyor responsible for conducting comprehensive due diligence on property assets and managing the disposal process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient property transactions align with statutory requirements. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the Council's financial recovery and achieving best value in property transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in property portfolio management and disposals.
• Ability to analyze property data and perform site inspections.
• Understanding of governance frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out due diligence on property assets.
• Lead the disposal process from instruction to completion.
• Coordinate with legal teams and external property agents.

Skills

Property Due Diligence

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Job description

Asset Disposals Senior Surveyor

Job Purpose

The postholder will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the Council's property assets to identify and progress opportunities for disposal as part of the Improvement and Recovery Plan following the Section 114 Notice.

This role is pivotal in supporting the Council's financial recovery by ensuring that all property transactions are delivered efficiently, achieve best consideration, and comply with statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements.

The postholder will work closely with internal and external legal advisors, appointed property agents, and service departments to ensure disposals are managed from instruction to completion in an effective, transparent, and commercially astute manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Property Due Diligence & Assessment
  • Undertake a comprehensive review of the Council's property portfolio to identify opportunities for disposal, rationalisation, or redevelopment.
  • Collate, analyse, and verify property data, including title information, tenancy schedules, covenants, access, planning status, and constraints.
  • Carry out site inspections, desktop appraisals, and valuation assessments to inform decision-making.
  • Prepare asset disposal recommendations with supporting evidence to ensure decisions are robust, transparent, and compliant.
• Disposal Process Management
  • Lead the end‑to‑end disposal process from instruction to completion, ensuring all steps are completed in accordance with the Council's procurement and governance frameworks.
  • Liaise with external property agents and ensure marketing strategies are appropriate, effective, and deliverable.
  • Coordinate with legal teams to ensure due diligence, documentation, and contracts are completed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed disposal trackers, financial forecasts, and performance reports.