Senior Asset & Estates Surveyor

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Scotland is seeking a qualified Estates Team member to manage asset portfolios and improve operational standards. Candidates must hold a degree related to property and have membership in a relevant institution. Strong management, communication, and IT skills are required. This is a temporary position for 12 months, subject to business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of asset management of large value portfolios.
• Understanding of local authority property sector.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and professional service as part of the Estates Team.
• Innovate and improve standards of excellence.
• Manage, motivate and supervise staff effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiating skills

IT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Degree/professional qualification in property related subject

Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tools

Financial management systems

Property information systems

Job description

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You will provide a comprehensive and professional service as part of the Estates Team including best practice expertise.

It is essential that you have a degree/professional qualification or equivalent in a property related subject and membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

You must also have experience of asset management of large value portfolios, valuation and purchasing/disposals; understanding of local authority property sector; project management; have effective interpersonal, negotiating, IT, verbal and written communication skills with effective motivational, influencing, planning and organisational skills.

You must be innovative, enthusiastic with a commitment to improving standards of excellence with the ability to delegate, manage, motivate and supervise staff effectively, have effective performance management skills and hold a full current driving licence.

Previous experience in Estate Management and Asset Valuation particularly in a local government environment; financial management systems, developing effective practices and procedures and operational experience of property information systems is desirable.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 Months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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