Estates Surveyor

Carrington West; Crewe; Hybride; GBP 80 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a Local Authority in Crewe on a hybrid contract. You will manage the transfer and disposal of council-owned properties, including community centres, car parks, allotments, playing fields and green spaces, with a focus on transferring assets to town and parish councils.

The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, requiring you to manage property transactions from start to finish, working with solicitors and stakeholders to meet

Qualifications

• Strong background in local authority estates management and property disposals.
• Proven hands-on experience delivering asset transfers and disposals.
• Good understanding of property law, legal titles and conveyancing processes.

Responsabilités

• Manage property disposals and community asset transfers through to completion.
• Prepare and review legal titles, deeds, auction packs and disposal documentation.
• Identify and resolve title defects, working closely with solicitors.
• Liaise and negotiate with town and parish councils, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Progress a high-volume disposal programme within challenging deadlines.
• Provide professional estates and property advice to support wider council objectives.

Connaissances

Estates management

Property disposals

Stakeholder negotiation

Description du poste

Location: Crewe (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)

Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Contract: Initial 5 months, potential extension

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a Local Authority in Crewe, supporting a high-profile asset transfer and disposal programme.

The role will focus on managing the transfer and disposal of approximately 30 council-owned properties, including community centres, car parks, allotments, playing fields and green spaces, with a strong emphasis on transferring assets to town and parish councils.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring someone who can manage property transactions from start to finish, rather than overseeing external agents or teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property disposals and community asset transfers through to completion.
• Prepare and review legal titles, deeds, auction packs and disposal documentation.
• Identify and resolve title defects, working closely with solicitors.
• Liaise and negotiate with town and parish councils, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Progress a high-volume disposal programme within challenging deadlines.
• Provide professional estates and property advice to support wider council objectives.

Essential Experience

• Strong background in local authority estates management and property disposals.
• Proven hands-on experience delivering asset transfers and disposals.
• Good understanding of property law, legal titles and conveyancing processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel for site visits and meetings.