Principal Surveyor

Sellick Partnership; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Surveyor in Rochdale to lead the Estate Management Team. The role includes property valuations, acquisitions, and comprehensive estate management duties. Candidates should have experience with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and knowledge of property laws. This position offers a flexible working environment with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fellow or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Working knowledge of the valuation of different types of property.
• Familiarity with property acquisitions and CPO legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Head of Estates and undertake professional work.
• Deliver technical excellence in property valuation and estate management.
• Manage property acquisition and disposal negotiations.

Job description

Overview

Principal Surveyor – Location: Rochdale. Hourly rate: £40.00 - £50.00 per hour (depending on payment type). Hours: 37 per week (flexible). Hybrid working available – must be commutable distance to the office when required.

Sellick Partnership Ltd are assisting a well-established organisation with the recruitment of a Principal Surveyor to provide a strong and professional lead for the management and delivery of the Estate Management Team's operational services.

Job Summary

To provide support and deputise for the Head of Estates as required, and to undertake a range of professional work, including valuation of commercial and residential property, acquisitions (including compulsory purchase) and disposals, property review, landlord and tenant, general estate management and other professional duties.

Duties for the Principal Surveyor

• To deliver and develop technical and professional excellence, by carrying out, and by supervising junior staff to carry out, a variety of general professional, property valuation, estate management, and regeneration duties, including but not limited to:
• Rental valuations, rent reviews and rent negotiations
• Capital valuations - statutory and non-statutory, asset valuations, beacon valuations, rating valuations and appeals, disposal valuations, right to buys, insurance valuations, dilapidations valuations.
• Property Review - review of land and buildings, site finding and reporting, asset management reviews and advice
• Option appraisal - preparation and presentation of option appraisals on financial and/or service delivery bases.
• Property management - managing service charges including budget forecasting and reconciliation, lease renewals, service of notices, easements and wayleaves.
• Detailed negotiations for disposals, acquisitions, landlord and tenant issues, development options and other purposes
• Options and building agreements
• Acquisitions - negotiation of voluntary and compulsory acquisitions using Compulsory Purchase Orders

Secondary Duties

• To provide relief for the Head of Estates as and when required to ensure continuity of service
• To participate in in-service training (both as a trainee and trainer) to ensure staff of the Service are adequately trained.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Head of Estates (or nominated representative) in consultation with the postholder (and if he/she so wishes, with his/her Trade Union representative).
• To comply with Corporate and service-specific procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working as, and to the standards expected of, a Fellow or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Experience of working in and capable of demonstrating a working knowledge of the following areas of professional work - The valuation of different types of property
• Property acquisitions with or without compulsory purchase, with a working knowledge of CPO legislation and case law.
• Land and property disposals
• Landlord and tenant

How to apply

If you think you are suitable for this position or would like to discuss it further, please apply or contact Josh Meek at Sellick Partnership Ltd Derby

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