Graduate Surveyor

East Suffolk Council; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Colchester is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to assist with asset portfolio management, including valuations and property inspections. This permanent position offers a salary between £31,537 and £42,839 per annum, with additional benefits like generous leave and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have knowledge of property legislation and the ability to analyze complex information.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Be up to date with current property legislation.
• Have first-hand knowledge of issues faced by local authorities.
• Be able to collect and analyze complex information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Team with managing the asset portfolio.
• Conduct valuations, lease renewals, and inspections.
• Report to Senior Officers on the portfolio's performance.

Skills

Experience in a commercial environment

Knowledge of property legislation

Ability to meet deadlines

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Graduate Surveyor

Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ or Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT

Salary: £31,537 - £42,839 per annum*

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 30 September 2025.

Reference: 20440

*This is a career graded post with progress beyond some increments may be accelerated dependent on achieving specific competencies agreed with the manager.

East Suffolk Council's Property and Place Team is looking for a Graduate Surveyor.

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. This role presents a unique opportunity to become a Chartered Surveyor in an exciting general practice environment.

Your role

You will assist the Estates Team within Property and Place with the management of the asset portfolio. Work will include valuations, lease renewals, rent reviews, lettings, inspections of the assets, property management and reporting to Senior Officers and members on the performance of the portfolio.

You will

• have experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment and be up to date with current property legislation and practice
• have first-hand knowledge of property related issues faced by local authorities and other public sector organisations
• be able to meet tight deadlines and have the ability to collect and analyse complex information, to consider and evaluate all relevant factors and draw logical and reasoned conclusions.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (PDF).

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Harry Travis by emailing [e-mail].

How to apply

Complete the online application and upload your supporting statement on our website via the apply now button.

Closing date: 30 September 2025.

Interview date: October 2025.

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0