Estates Surveyor Operational/Investment

Runnymede; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2

29 Days annual leave

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Professional membership paid

Job summary

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking an Estates Surveyor to shape how the Council manages, values, and extracts value from its diverse property portfolio across operational and investment assets.

You will support valuations, lease events, rent reviews, and estate management, with MRICS required, while working with Finance, Legal and Facilities teams. Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification and ongoing professional development.
• Degree in surveying or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of property law and landlord/tenant practice.
• Experience managing a mixed property portfolio and lease events.
• Experience in valuations in line with the RICS Red Book.

Responsibilities

• Deliver valuations, estate management advice and landlord/tenant functions across operational and investment portfolio.
• Manage lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, assignments and surrenders.
• Maintain Concerto, MSCI, asset registers and data accuracy.
• Prepare clear, professional reports for senior managers, committees and Councillors.
• Support budgeting and financial planning for a portfolio generating up to £2m per annum.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management, Building Operations, Procurement, Legal and Finance teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Report writing

Financial awareness

Driving licence

Project management

Education

MRICS accreditation

Degree in surveying

Tools

Concerto

MSCI

Asset management systems

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work strengthening the Council's operational and investment estate, improving data integrity, and delivering a modern, efficient corporate landlord model. As the Estates Surveyor (Operational/Investment), you will play a key role in shaping how the Council manages, values and extracts optimum benefit from its diverse property portfolio.

As the Estates Surveyor, you will:

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.

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Flexible working and Flexi-leave
• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 years' service/Dental after 3 years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Interview Date: Weeks Commencing 2nd November & 16th November

About You

We are looking for a professional and commercially minded individual to join our team who can provide high-quality estates, valuation and landlord/tenant expertise across a diverse operational and investment portfolio. We are seeking exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:

Degree in surveying and MRICS with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Strong understanding of property law, landlord and tenant practice, and the regulatory/statutory framework including the 1954 Act and Section 123 considerations.

Experience assisting in the management of a mixed property portfolio, including lease events, rent reviews and estate management activities.

Proven ability to undertake valuations in accordance with the RICS Red Book and apply the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

Demonstrable commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to extract best value from a diverse operational estate.

Skilled in using property and asset management systems (e.g., Concerto, MSCI) and maintaining accurate, compliant data.

Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills, with confidence engaging internal teams, external partners and tenants.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and use professional judgement to support decision-making.

Collaborative approach, able to work effectively with colleagues across the public, private and third sectors.

Flexibility to support emergency planning responsibilities and willingness to travel for site inspections (full driving licence required).

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident-focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information whether supported by AI or not must accurately reflect the applicant's own skills, experience, and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.