Estates Surveyor

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an Estates Surveyor to join the Corporate Property & Assets team. You'll manage a diverse property portfolio across the city, including both operational and investment assets valued at £500m+.

You'll undertake lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals and asset management, support regeneration projects, and liaise with tenants and stakeholders. A MRICS qualification and strong negotiation skills are required; hybrid/flexible working is available.

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified surveyor (you don't need to be a registered valuer).
• Experience of managing a multi-site portfolio across varying asset types.
• Sound knowledge of property law, landlord and tenant, asset management.
• Good negotiation skills and able to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, manage and dispose of property to support the council's operational activities
• Contribute to the management of the council's commercial investment estate, undertaking lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals and growing rental income
• Provide asset management, landlord and tenant and property advice
• Dispose of property assets as part of the council's capital receipts programme
• Support regeneration and major projects to deliver positive local outcomes
• Liaise with key stakeholders, tenants and community groups

Skills

Multi-site portfolio

Property law

Landlord and tenant

Asset management

Negotiation

Education

MRICS

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Corporate Property and Assets

Grade: Level 12

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on why work for us

Estates Surveyor Corporate Property & Assets, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Are you looking to make a real difference in the places where people live, work and thrive? Could you use your property and surveying expertise to help shape communities and deliver real social value?

Here at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we're looking an Estates Surveyor to join our Corporate Property & Assets Team. You'll be working as part of a small, dedicated team looking after a diverse property portfolio across the city, including both operational and investment properties with a combined value of £500m+.

Whether it's ensuring our estate is fit for future generations, supporting regeneration schemes, optimising community assets or generating capital receipts from surplus assets, you'll play an important role in improving lives through better places.

Who we are

We are the Corporate Property & Assets function at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Estates Surveyors are a vital part of our Estates team, working alongside our Property Strategy, Property Information and Enterprise Centres teams.

We look after the council's operational property portfolio including civic centre, offices, depots, libraries, leisure centres, children's centres, schools, parks, etc. Plus, there's a commercial investment portfolio to manage, comprising grade A offices, trade parks, industrial estates, retail parades and land. There are also community assets and heritage buildings to look after.

You can find out more around the team you'll be joining on our personalised webpage here: Housing, Regeneration and Operations – Recruitment

What you'll do

As you'd expect to with a diverse portfolio, the workload is incredibly varied.

You can expect to:

• Acquire, manage and dispose of property to support the council's operational activities
• Contribute to the management of the council's commercial investment estate, undertaking lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals and growing rental income
• Provide asset management, landlord and tenant and property advice
• Dispose of property assets as part of the council's capital receipts programme
• Support regeneration and major projects to deliver positive local outcomes
• Liaise with key stakeholders, tenants and community groups

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is proactive, pragmatic and adaptable. You might be in a similar role elsewhere or you might be looking to step up into an Estates Surveyor role for the first time. Either way, we'd love to hear from you if you meet the following criteria:

• MRICS-qualified surveyor (you don't need to be a registered valuer)
• Experience of managing amulti-site portfolio across varying asset types
• Sound knowledge of property law, landlord and tenant, asset management
• Good negotiation skills and able to communicate clearly and effectively

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Seb Sheehan, [e-mail]

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.