Estates Surveyor and Team Leader

Mid Sussex District Council; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Estates Surveyor and Team Leader to manage their Estates team and diverse property portfolio. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on local communities while enjoying generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified RICS surveyor with strong knowledge of commercial property management and excellent communication skills. Join this forward-thinking council and help shape the future of the community.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

34 Days Annual Leave

Agile Working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified RICS surveyor with experience in commercial property management.
• Excellent knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Act and asset management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Estates team and oversee a diverse property portfolio.
• Conduct property management activities including lettings and lease renewals.

Skills

RICS Surveyor

Commercial Property Management

Landlord & Tenant Act Knowledge

Asset Management Best Practices

Public Sector Procurement Practices

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

RICS Qualification

Job description

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Location: Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Salary: £43,693-£48,710 plus potential market supplement of up to £10,000 per annum with excellent benefits.

About The Role

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and qualified Estates Surveyor and Team Leader responsible for the day-to-day management of the Estates team in carrying out all aspects of the management of the Council’s tenanted residential, non-residential, operational, and commercial property portfolios including providing property advice to other business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two Estate Surveyors and two Technical/Property Officers. Co-ordinate and manage the Estates team and external consultants to ensure timely delivery of all work and projects providing staff training where necessary.
• Manage a diverse property portfolio of commercial and operational assets.
• Carry out a full range of property management activities including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, lease consents, easements, wayleaves, licenses, enforcement of covenants, obligations, and business rate revaluations.
• Assist the Head of Department with the delivery of corporate projects, property asset management and to provide the Council with property advice to assist and inform services.
• Procure manage and monitor and review services provided by external contractors and consultants (including managing agents where appropriate)
• Lead on or assist with the acquisition and disposal of assets as required.
  
  

What We Offer

Working at Mid Sussex District Council means being part of a team that actively shapes the future of our communities. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on local communities while enjoying a range of benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme – We offer an attractive pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Annual Leave – Enjoy 34 days of annual leave, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.
• Agile Working – We offer flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance alongside the expectation that employees can regularly attend the office.
• Learning and Development – Our commitment to your personal and professional growth includes access to excellent development opportunities.
  
  

About You

• Fully qualified and experienced RICS surveyor
• Demonstrable knowledge of commercial property management
• Excellent knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Act
• Knowledge of best practice in Asset Management
• Knowledge of procurement practices within the public sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to contribute positively as a team member both as team leader and as part of a team.
  
  

Join Us

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of Mid Sussex, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

Closing Date: 31st May 2025

Interviews: w/c 16th June 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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