Consultant Surveyor

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North East England is seeking a Consultant Surveyor focused on Acquisitions and Disposals. Responsibilities include managing a team, leading negotiations, conducting complex valuations, and aligning property activities with strategic goals. Candidates must hold a degree or equivalent and full RICS membership. The role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and pension, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive salary

27 days of annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Proven track record of improving property and land-based functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team proactively deals with acquisitions and disposals.
• Manage a team conducting valuations for acquisitions and disposals.
• Lead negotiations for acquiring land and buildings.

Skills

Complex valuations

Negotiations

Market research

Budget management

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

What is involved?

As the Consultant Surveyor focusing on Acquisitions and Disposals you will ensure the team is proactively dealing with acquisitions and disposals. You will be responsible for managing a team of surveyors carrying out acquisitions, disposals and valuations on a daily basis. You will work closely with other public and private sector partners.

• Valuations – conducting complex valuations for acquisitions and disposals.
• Negotiations – leading negotiations for acquiring land and buildings as well as selling surplus assets.
• Strategy – aligning property activities with the Council’s overall strategic goals and investment programmes, including supporting land and buildings rationalisation scheme and delivery of regeneration projects across County Durham.
• Market Research – researching property markets, planning issues, and legislation.
• Appraisals – preparing options appraisals for development and investment opportunities.
• Reporting – producing reports, recommending terms, and preparing sales documentation.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jack Marshall, Asset Strategy and Property Manager via email at [e-mail] to arrange.

What will I need?

You will need the following:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject, or relevant professional qualification.
• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

You will have a proven track record of delivery of measures to improve and delivery property and land-based functions as well as experience of managing budgets. Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

Interviews

Interviews will be held week commencing 2 February 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Our offer to you

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us). Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

How to apply

We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent.

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