Principal Estates Surveyor

Preston Partnership; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work – 3 days office / 2 days W

30 days annual leave

Free car parking

Job summary

Preston City Council is seeking an experienced professional to join a small team to deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change through robust property management. The role requires being a RICS qualified Registered Valuer with substantial experience in land and property and a passion for asset value optimization.

The position offers hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) with flexible hours, a generous leave entitlement, and secure parking.

Qualifications

• RICS qualification and Registered Valuer with substantial experience in land and property management.
• Experience delivering growth strategies for local government assets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change through property management.
• Lead development and optimisation of the investment property portfolio.
• Collaborate with teams across council and external partners.

Education

RICS qualification

Registered Valuer

Job description

Section

Investment Property incl managed workshops

Location

Town Hall

Salary

£53,460 to £54,495per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 27 September 2026

Reference

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Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep.

Preston has exciting plans at its heart with regeneration projects focusing on the Harris Quarter and including the new leisure development, Animate and flexible office development, Amounderness House. The Council is continuing to make effective use of other Council land and buildings to deliver its investment and development ambitions, whilst maximising receipts from the investment property portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a small team to deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change. You will have a passion for managing and developing land and property and a commitment to ensuring assets work hard for our communities and provide best value.

If you are RICS qualified and a Registered Valuer, with substantial experience and looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment, then I would encourage you to apply for this position.

Preston City Council is within the Local Government Reorganisation area. A decision on how this will affect the Council is expected by 16 th July 2026.

The Council offers a range of benefits including:

Hybrid work – 3 days office / 2 days working at home, with flexible working hours

A minimum of 30 days annual leave

Free car parking

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, then please contact Imelda Tinsley at [e-mail]

Please complete your application personally, reflecting your own knowledge and experience and giving examples of work you have been involved in. Applications that depend on AI generated content may not progress to shortlisting.

International Sponsorship - this role isnot open to International Sponsorship.