Principal Surveyor

Durham County Council; Fir Tree; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid working (home and office)

Generous annual leave package

Local Government Pension Scheme

Resumo da vaga

Durham County Council is seeking a Principal Surveyor to join the Strategic Property Management team. The role involves proactive management of the estate, leading on estate matters, transactions and major capital projects to optimise the portfolio.

You will supervise surveyors, conduct valuations, and drive property strategies while coordinating with consultants and internal teams to deliver council objectives.

Qualificações

• MRICS membership with evidence of CPD.
• Experience in property management including estate management, acquisitions, disposals and landlord/tenant matters.
• Strong knowledge of property and strategic asset management with negotiation and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and direct the work of Surveyors and Senior Surveyors.
• Lead on acquisition and disposal of land and property interests from instruction to completion.
• Manage income-generating portfolio including leases, tenancy agreements, inspections and landlord/tenant matters.
• Complete and sign off valuations, including market and capital accounting valuations.
• Lead on major capital projects and develop property strategies and asset management plans.
• Identify opportunities to optimise land and property use and reduce costs.
• Manage complex projects and oversee external consultants and agents.

Conhecimentos

Estate management

Valuations

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Formação

MRICS member

Degree in surveying or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable surveyor to join our Strategic Property Management team as a Principal Surveyor. As a senior member of the team, you will help deliver the Council's Property Management service through the proactive management of the estate and the identification of opportunities to optimise the portfolio.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

As a senior member of the Property Management team, you will support the proactive management of the Council's land and property portfolio, ensuring assets are used effectively and meet corporate, service and statutory requirements.

Working closely with Consultant Surveyors and colleagues across the Council, you will lead on a range of estate management matters, property transactions, major capital projects and complex property-related projects.

You will:

• Supervise and direct the work of Surveyors and Senior Surveyors.
• Lead on the acquisition and disposal of land and property interests, from instruction through to completion.
• Manage the Council's income-generating portfolio, including leases, tenancy agreements, inspections and landlord and tenant matters.
• Complete and sign off valuations, including market and capital accounting valuations.
• Lead on major capital projects, ensuring property requirements are effectively delivered.
• Support the development of property strategies, asset management plans and the Council's property review programme.
• Identify opportunities to optimise land and property use, reduce operational costs and support the disposal of under-performing or surplus assets.
• Manage complex projects and oversee the work of external consultants and agents where required.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and managing the Council's estate, helping to maximise the value and performance of property assets for the benefit of local communities.

You will need:

• A relevant degree (or equivalent) and Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience in property management, including estate management, acquisitions, disposals, valuations and landlord and tenant matters.
• Strong knowledge of property and strategic asset management, with excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on week commencing 23rd November 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes:

• attractive salaries
• a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service)
• membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme
• a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable

Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.