Lead Property Surveyor

Karbon Homes; North East; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in the North East of England is seeking a Lead Property Surveyor. The successful candidate will manage property portfolios, leads a small team, and provide asset management advice. With a focus on collaboration, this role demands excellent communication and a proven management track record. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 31 days

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing, motivating and developing teams.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience in property management and asset disposal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of property portfolios.
• Deliver on disposal targets for various property types.
• Provide asset and property management advice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Motivating others

Collaboration

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Lead Property Surveyor

We have a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Lead Property Surveyor in the Asset & Regeneration Team.

About the role

This critical role for Karbon will be responsible for leading on the management of various property portfolios, delivering on disposal targets in respect of statutory sales, shared ownership and the delivering on an general asset disposals.

Working within our Asset and Regeneration team, you will be working with our Head of Regeneration to provide a high quality and professional surveying to the wider organisation.

An ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders is essential to the success of the role.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organised, collaborative individual with excellent communication skills with a proven track record of managing, motivating and developing teams, to deliver set objectives.

The successful candidate will be part of providing asset and property management advice across Karbon's full property portfolio, ranging from single asset options appraisals to wider asset led inventions and option appraisals across wider estate areas, whilst leading on all potential acquisitions and disposal activity.

In addition to the above, the post holder will be responsible for managing a small team, including those dealing with Right to Buy, Right to Acquire, Leasehold and Shared Ownership matters.

The post will require regular travel to support the wider team and you must be able to manage a varied and busy workload.

About our team

The successful candidate will work in our Regeneration & Facilities team led by the Head of Regeneration & Facilities@ Glen Pearson. If you require further information about the role, please contact Glen on 0191 223 8443 / e-mail [e-mail].

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Lead Property Surveyor - fixed term maternity cover until 29 May 2026

• Salary is 63,616 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of 2,317 per annum

• Location: Gosforth or Stanley

• Regular travel will be required

• 37 hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Thursday 21 August 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

Week commencing 1 September 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [e-mail]