Graduate Property Surveyor

targetjobs UK; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Council is looking for an exceptional graduate surveyor to join their Major Development Team. The role involves supporting property management, acquisitions, and liaising with various council departments while aiming for RICS qualification. Flexible working options are available, and diversity in applications is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree leading to full membership of the RICS.
• Prepared to undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and developing the Council’s Property Assets.
• Implement plans for the business park and liaise with other council services.
• Develop relationships with businesses and tenants in the park.

Skills

Property management

Valuations

Communication

Education

Recognised degree leading to RICS membership

Job description

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating our commitment to fair employment principles. We are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive, and just workplace.

Join Us – Help Drive Knowsley’s Growth and Regeneration

We’re looking for an exceptional and motivated graduate surveyor to support the Knowsley Business Park Service and the Council’s ambitious Major Development Programme.

As a Graduate Surveyor Within The Major Development Team, You Will Assist In The Management And Development Of The Council’s Property Assets At Knowsley Business Park On a Range Of Property Matters, Including

• Property management including all landlord and tenant matters
• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Capital and rental valuations
• Inspection and measurement to RICS professional standards for a variety of purposes
• Implementing the Council’s plans for the business park, including liaising with other council professional services to ensure cohesive management of the park
• Advice to the Council on a full range of property matters, including the preparation of reports approving property transactions
• Develop an understanding of the council’s policies, plans, and strategies and how effective management of the business park can support these
• Maintain and develop property management systems as required, supplying and maintaining appropriate and accurate property information
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the business park, developing relationships with the businesses and tenants and promoting active management of the park
• Practical training leading to the professional competencies and MRICS qualification
• Ability to work as part of a small team or independently if required and to develop relationships with other council departments
  
  

You will hold a recognised degree leading to full membership of the RICS prepared to undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.

Working at Knowsley Council

At Knowsley Council, we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. We will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, and part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification, it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.