Principal Surveyor

North East Combined Authority; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (rises to 32)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working (home and office)

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking a specialist in property and property processes to join the Commercial Landlord Team. You will be a senior member of a team delivering the Council's Strategic Property Management service, ensuring proactive management of the estate and opportunities for rationalisation and disposal.

You will have a degree (or equivalent), MRICS with full membership, and a track record in valuations, estate management, acquisitions and lettings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage the Council's Strategic Property Management service.
• Pro-active management of the estate ensuring efficient use and occupation.
• Identify opportunities for rationalisation and/or disposal.
• Engage with the wider team and stakeholders.

Skills

Continued professional development

Estate management experience

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

MRICS

Evidence of CPD

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.