Graduate Assistant Asset Surveyor

Wirral Jobs; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Graduate Assistant Asset Surveyor on a 2-year fixed term contract. This exciting opportunity offers meaningful responsibility and a chance to contribute to the Council's strategic asset management objectives. The successful candidate will assist with diverse functions in property management and gain support for professional qualification in RICS. Competitive salary and benefits, plus hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional qualification support

Flexible working options

Strong mentoring program

Qualifications

• Aptitude for learning and commitment is required.
• Strong potential motivation and genuine interest in public service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with asset management functions including landlord and tenant matters.
• Support regeneration housing and highways schemes.
• Help manage the Council's leased property portfolio.
• Prepare plans and drawings for professional staff.
• Assist with asset valuations.

Skills

Proactive

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

A degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey then this could be the perfect job for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Assistant Asset Surveyor at Wirral Council on a *2-year fixed term contract.

About the Programme

Are you looking to start your career in property and asset management? We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Assistant Asset Surveyor to join our multi-disciplinary Asset Management Team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the management of a diverse property portfolio and delivering strategic asset management objectives for the Council.

This includes support for becoming a member of the RICS. This would include an Assessment of Professional Competence which we would support you to achieve.

What Youll Do

• Assist with a broad range of asset management functions including landlord and tenant matters compulsory purchase valuation and surveying.
• Support regeneration housing and highways schemes including property acquisitions.
• Help manage the Councils leased property portfolio including rent reviews lease negotiations and terminations.
• Update property databases and prepare plans and drawings for professional staff.
• Undertake negotiations on minor property matters and assist with asset disposals.
• Contribute to asset valuations in line with CIPFA and RICS standards to support statutory requirements.

The programme is designed to develop future public Asset Management professionals by providing a framework to operate within as well as the necessary support to facilitate attainment of a professional qualification. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a broad spectrum of functions.

We welcome applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds. What’s required is an aptitude for learning and a commitment to fulfil on the discipline, determination and dedication needed to achieve a qualification. We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate strong potential motivation and a genuine interest in public service.

You will receive the support and development you need to thrive both professionally and personally.

What you can expect

• Meaningful responsibility from day one: Contribute directly to services that make a difference in people’s lives and help shape the Council’s future.
• Structured development and mentorship: From senior leaders including opportunities for reverse mentoring.
• Unique experiences and leadership growth: Take part in high‑impact projects and leadership development initiatives across the organisation.
• Supportive Graduate Network: Join a strong community of fellow graduates to share experiences, insights and support throughout your journey.

Who were looking for

• Professional: Contribute to the work of the Council, work well with others, listen actively, respect others and communicate clearly to provide the best possible service.
• Ambitious: You will be aiming high, learning from your experiences and applying your studies.
• Doers: You’re motivated, ambitious, proactive, curious, ready to take on challenges and adaptable to change.
• Innovators: You bring fresh ideas with a willingness to challenge the status quo. Being brave in looking for alternative and creative approaches to operations.

Why Wirral

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional qualification support
• Flexible working and hybrid options
• A beautiful place to live and work

Discover Wirral

Wirral is a truly unique place. Home to over 320,000 residents and more than 8,000 businesses our stunning peninsula spans 60 square miles and boasts 25 miles of scenic coastline. With a rich blend of culture, heritage and natural beauty Wirral offers the best of both worlds – peaceful countryside and vibrant urban life all just a stone's throw from Liverpool and historic Chester.

Working at Wirral

You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here. As a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after; staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill‑health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach with hybrid working, family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

We have an inclusive, engaged culture; everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.

Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

We want you to be your best at work – we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier‑free and as accessible as possible, please contact us.

Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

It is Council policy not to re‑appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council’s Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who has left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.

Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.

All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.

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We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated. Therefore any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking the link below.

Key Skills

Access, Civil Engineering, Jewellery, Marine Services, Claims, Bpel

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 32,061 - 35,412

For an informal chat about the role please contact Steve McMorran via

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