Public Sector Estates Surveyor (Part-Time)

Vivid Resourcing; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Part-time Interim Estates Surveyor to provide professional surveying advice across the Council’s property portfolio and support the asset management strategy.

You will manage landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals, negotiate with stakeholders and deliver concise reports to senior officers and elected members. MRICS qualification and public-sector experience are highly desirable to suit this leading public service team.

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor or equivalent.
• Significant experience in commercial or public-sector estates management.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, leases and rent reviews.
• Experience negotiating property-related agreements.
• Good understanding of valuation, acquisitions, disposals and asset management.
• Experience in local authority or public-sector environment desirable.
• Strong commercial sense and ability to provide practical advice.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional surveying advice across the Council’s property portfolio.
• Manage landlord and tenant matters, including leases, renewals and rent reviews.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, lettings and property transactions.
• Negotiate with tenants, landlords, agents, solicitors and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare property reports, recommendations and business cases for senior officers and elected members.
• Support the delivery of the Council’s asset management strategy and property objectives.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value, efficiency and utilisation of Council-owned property.
• Instruct and manage external agents, consultants and professional advisers where required.
• Ensure property transactions and estate management activities comply with legislation, policies and governance.
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure asset data is up to date.
• Collaborate with estates, legal, finance, planning, housing and other services.
• Provide professional advice on property-related risks and strategic estate matters.

Skills

MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Public sector estates management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Valuation

Education

MRICS qualification

Equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Part-time Interim Estates Surveyor to provide professional surveying advice across the Council’s property portfolio and support the asset management strategy.

You will manage landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and disposals, negotiate with stakeholders and deliver concise reports to senior officers and elected members. MRICS qualification and public-sector experience are highly desirable to suit this leading public service team.