Principal Surveyor

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salaries

27–32 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working (home and office)

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a senior property professional to join the Commercial Landlord Team to lead strategic property management and ensure proactive estate oversight. You will drive efficient use and occupation of the Council's estate while identifying opportunities for rationalisation or disposal.

You will work with the wider team, bring specialist knowledge of property processes, and demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to work across a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Council's Strategic Property Management service.
• Ensure proactive management of the estate and optimise use and occupation.
• Identify opportunities for rationalisation and potential disposals.
• Collaborate with the wider team to improve service delivery.

Skills

Property knowledge

Stakeholder management

Valuation

Negotiation

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

MRICS membership

Job description

We are looking for an individual who has specialist knowledge of property and property processes and who has a professional, positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work to join our Commercial Landlord Team.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be a senior member of a team responsible for the delivery of the Council's Strategic Property Management service. This role will ensure pro‑active management of the Council's estate ensuring the efficient management, use and occupation of the estate and working with the wider team identifying opportunities for rationalisation and/or disposal.

We encourage you to contact Jack Marshall, Asset Strategy & Property Manager via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

• To be educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• A relevant professional qualification and Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Evidence of continued professional development.

You will have experience of managing a range of property related functions and staff, including valuation, estate management, acquisitions, disposals, leasing/letting, covenants, compensation, and stakeholder management.

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

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 21st September 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, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

• attractive salaries
• 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

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.