Graduate Estates Surveyor

Oldham Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater Manchester is looking for a Graduate Estates Surveyor to join their vibrant team. This role involves managing a variety of properties and providing estate management services under the guidance of experienced professionals. Ideal candidates will have an RICS accredited degree and a strong understanding of property legislation. The Council offers an attractive benefits package including generous leave, pension schemes, and discounts for staff to promote well-being and community engagement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of RICS standards and guidance.
• Good knowledge of the Landlord & Tenant Act, 1954.
• Commitment to inclusive recruitment and local community.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a team of property professionals.
• Manage day-to-day estate management duties.
• Conduct property inspections and respond to enquiries.

Skills

Team collaboration

Estate management

Knowledge of property legislation

Education

RICS accredited Estate Management degree

Job description

As a graduate it is anticipated you will have limited experience of working as an Estates Surveyor, but you will be expected to take a wide variety of appropriate caseload of work on with support and guidance from colleagues in order to develop your knowledge, understanding and experience.

• Working collaboratively within a team of property professionals to deliver high quality, client focussed estates and valuation services protecting the Council's interests and delivering its objectives.
• Carry out a wide-ranging surveying services on a varied portfolio of commercial, residential and specialised premises, schools, and other public buildings and land.
• Carry out day-to-day estate management duties on both vacant and occupied properties including property inspections, rent collection/debt recovery, lease compliance, consents to assign/underlet/improve etc., tenant vacations, dilapidations, encroachments, service charge management and responding to general land and property enquiries and complaints.

  Relevant RICS accredited Estate Management degree (or an appropriate equivalent qualification).

• Sound understanding of the importance of RICS standards and guidance and pratice.
• Good knowedge of the Landlord & Tenant Act, 1954 and other property related legislation.

  We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We have identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

  We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10‑years service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you are an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.