Estates Surveyor - Asset Transfers & Disposals (Hybrid)

Carrington West; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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.

Skills

Estates management

Property disposals

Stakeholder negotiation

Job description

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