Estates Surveyor — Hybrid, Valuation & Portfolio Lead

Runnymede Borough Council; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Health insurance plan after 1 year

Dental after 3 years

29 Days annual leave

Excellent Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking an Estates Surveyor (Operational/Investment) to shape how the Council manages its diverse property portfolio, align valuations, and deliver a modern, efficient corporate landlord model.

You will support the Senior Estates Surveyor, handle lease renewals and rent reviews, maintain key systems, and contribute to the Asset Strategy while working a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 from home).

Qualifications

• Support Senior Estates Surveyor with valuations and landlord/tenant functions across the operational and investment portfolio.
• Maintain systems to ensure data accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Prepare clear reports for senior managers, committees and Councillors, contributing to Member decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Estates Surveyor in delivering accurate valuations, estate management advice and landlord/tenant functions across the operational and investment portfolio.
• Manage day‑to‑day estate management tasks including lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, assignments and surrenders.
• Maintain and update key systems such as Concerto, MSCI, asset registers and Asset Management Plans to ensure data accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Prepare clear, professional reports for senior managers, committees and Councillors, contributing to Member decision‑making.
• Monitor budgets, forecast income and aid financial planning across a portfolio generating up to £2m per annum.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Management, Building Operations, Procurement, Legal and Finance teams to deliver joined‑up estate management.
• Negotiate acquisitions, disposals and Heads of Terms, instructing solicitors and managing external consultants where required.
• Aid commercial and residential valuations in line with RICS Red Book and professional standards
• Contribute to refreshing the Council’s Asset Strategy and delivering the wider Service Delivery Plan.
• Act as deputy to the Senior Estates Surveyor and assist in the development of the Graduate Surveyor.

Skills

Estate management

Valuation

Lease renewals

Rent reviews

Negotiation

Report writing

Data systems

Tools

Concerto

MSCI

Asset registers

Asset Management Plans

Job description

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking an Estates Surveyor (Operational/Investment) to shape how the Council manages its diverse property portfolio, align valuations, and deliver a modern, efficient corporate landlord model.

You will support the Senior Estates Surveyor, handle lease renewals and rent reviews, maintain key systems, and contribute to the Asset Strategy while working a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 from home).