Senior Estates Officer (MRICS Chartered Surveyor)

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Port Talbot is seeking a Senior Estates Officer. The role involves managing a diverse property portfolio and providing valuation advice. Ideal candidates will be RICS Chartered Surveyors with experience in property transactions. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and a competitive benefits package, including a significant pension contribution and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive employee package

Remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday increasing to 32

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• RICS Chartered Surveyor with a background in General Practice.
• Experienced in property transactions and negotiations.
• Able to convey complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse property portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for property disposals.
• Undertake a full range of valuation work.
• Negotiate and manage high-value property transactions.
• Represent the Council in property negotiations.

Skills

Property transactions

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

RICS accredited degree

Job description

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Client:

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Location:

Port Talbot, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an RICS Chartered Surveyor to play a pivotal role in the management of our diverse property portfolio. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the economic prosperity of Neath Port Talbot. You will provide valuation and property advice that shapes development and enhances our public assets for the benefit of everyone who lives and works within Neath Port Talbot.

This is an ideal position for a proactive professional who thrives on challenge and wants to see their expertise translate into real-world results in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

What you will be doing:

As a Senior Estates Officer, you will be a key member of our professional property team, reporting to the Principal Estates Manager. Your responsibilities will be:

• To assist in the management of a diverse portfolio including commercial, industrial, and residential assets.
• Identify opportunities for disposals and income generation to support Council services.
• Undertake a full range of valuation work for rating, insurance and asset valuation purposes.
• Negotiate and manage high-value property transactions including leases, licences, rent reviews, easements, and wayleaves.
• Represent the Council in property negotiations with developers, community organisations, and other external stakeholders.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• A RICS Chartered Surveyorwith a background in General Practice.
• Experienced in property transactions and negotiations, ideally with an understanding of the public sector landscape.
• Able to build strong relationships and convey complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Ready to work proactively within a team of dedicated professionals to achieve shared goals.
• Proficient with IT, including Microsoft Office suite.

Candidates with an RICS accredited degree and significant, relevant experience who are actively working towards their APC may also be considered.

Office working hours are 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30 am - 4.30 pm on Friday; however, the Council operates a flexi-time system around these times.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

Your workstyle will be an agile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces as well as the opportunity to carry out your work on any days and at any times.