Graduate Estates Surveyor

Runnymede Borough Council; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Hybrid office 3 days / home 2

29 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Professional membership paid

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Health insurance after 1 year / Dental

Job summary

Runnymede Borough Council invites applications for a Graduate Operational Investment Surveyor to support the Senior Estates Surveyor in managing the Council's property portfolio.

You will maintain asset records, carry out inspections, assist with valuations and leases, and contribute to the Council's Asset Strategy. The role offers hybrid working, training, and a supportive APC development path.

Qualifications

• Graduate with degree in surveying or property-related field.
• Interest in APC and professional development.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Estates Surveyor in daily management of property portfolio.
• Maintain asset records in Concerto and internal registers.
• Carry out regular property inspections and record findings.
• Assist with valuations, disposals, acquisitions, and lease work.
• Contribute to performance monitoring, budgets and climate metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement, facilities, Risk, and Building Operations.
• Support emergency planning and business continuity.
• Develop professional skills through APC progression.

Skills

Asset management

Property inspections

Valuations

Lease renewals

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying/real estate

Tools

Concerto database

MSCI inputs

MS Excel

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work modernising and optimising our corporate estate. As the Graduate Operational Investment Surveyor, you will:

• Support the Senior Estates Surveyor and wider team in the day-to-day management of the Council's operational and investment property portfolio
• Maintain accurate asset records, ensuring the Concerto database, MSCI inputs and internal registers are up to date and audit-ready
• Carry out regular property inspections, recording findings and supporting compliance across the estate
• Work closely with procurement, facilities management, Assurance & Risk, and Building Operations to deliver a seamless and efficient Corporate Landlord service model
• Assist with valuations, disposals and acquisitions, including preparing documentation, collating enquiries and liaising with solicitors
• Aid performance monitoring across the estate, including arrears schedules, climate-related metrics and service charge budgets
• Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, internal teams and external partners to ensure a positive customer-focused service
• Contribute to emergency planning and business continuity work, ensuring the estate remains resilient and fit for purpose
• Play an active role in delivering the Council's Asset Strategy, an exciting multi-year project shaping how the corporate estate evolves to meet future needs
• Assist with lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, licences and general estate management tasks, developing your professional skills as you progress through APC
• 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