Estates Surveyor

Randstad Care AS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking an Estates Surveyor to support its Corporate Assets, Fleet and Safety team and manage a £570m property portfolio across Cumbria. You will lead valuations, asset management, and investment opportunities to maximise income and service delivery.

The role focuses on advising senior managers, collaborating across teams and delivering high-quality reports, with an agile working approach and 37-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• MRICS membership or APC completion is required/preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD compliance with RICS rules.
• Significant experience engaging consultants/contractors and managing property casework.
• Strong understanding of asset management planning & formal report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide property expertise including red book valuations to guide management decisions.
• Execute disposal, acquisition and asset management casework for council ambitions.
• Conduct asset valuations for financial reporting and support Corporate Landlord model rollout.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

MRICS or APC completion

CPD compliance per RICS

Job description

Estates Surveyor - Commercial Property & Asset Management

Are you a property professional looking to make a tangible impact on your community? Cumberland Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Estates Surveyor to join our Corporate Assets, Fleet, and Safety team. In this pivotal role, you will help manage a diverse £570m property portfolio that serves as the backbone for both essential front-line service delivery and economic regeneration.

This is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a forward-thinking environment, ensuring the efficient use, occupation, and development of our Council estate while maximising value for the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide class-leading property expertise, including red book valuations, to guide senior management decision-making.
• Execute a range of disposal, acquisition, and asset management casework to support the Council's long-term strategic ambitions.
• Conduct Asset Valuations for financial reporting and lead the implementation of the Corporate Landlord model across the estate.
• Proactively manage the investment portfolio to maximise rental income and identify new commercial opportunities.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and programme risks associated with property projects.
• Deliver innovative solutions for regeneration and transformation programmes, interpreting service requirements into actionable project plans.
• Prepare and present high-level reports and briefings for diverse stakeholders, including senior colleagues and members of the public.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver the statutory asset valuation programme within a performance management framework.

Qualifications

• Membership: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and/or working towards APC completion.
• Compliance: Evidence of compliance with RICS continued professional development (CPD) rules.
• Experience: Significant experience in engaging consultants/contractors, professional negotiations, and managing property-related casework.
• Technical Knowledge: Detailed understanding of asset management planning processes and proficiency in formal report writing.
• Skills: A systematic, resilient, and assertive approach to problem-solving, with a strong commitment to collaborative team working.
• Desirable: Further advanced degree or management qualification; RICS Registered Valuer status.

What we offer

• Assignment: 3 months
• Salary: £300 per day
• Location: Cumbria - county wide
• Working Hours: 37 hours
• Environment: Agile working is actively encouraged, with opportunities to engage in both office-based strategy and external site inspections.

Company Description

Cumberland Council's Corporate Assets department acts as an in-house property consultancy, providing specialist advice and management for a vast and varied portfolio. We are committed to innovation, commercial viability, and the delivery of high-quality services that foster community growth and economic prosperity. We champion a positive, inclusive, and outcome-focused culture.