Senior Estates Surveyor

Knowsley Council; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexi-time scheme

Modern working practices

Leisure facility discounts

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two Senior Estates Surveyors to manage the council’s land and property assets, including leases, rent reviews and valuations. The role requires professional Chartered status or substantial related experience and a commitment to ongoing training.

The post offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive training package. You will join a council recognised for its award-winning status and dedicated to fair employment.

Qualifications

• RICS Chartered Status or substantial experience in the property sector.
• Experience with lease renewals, rent reviews and valuations.
• Flexible working and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day land and property assets for the council.
• Carry out lease renewals, rent reviews and valuations for a diverse portfolio.
• Support broader property matters and provide professional guidance as part of a team.

Skills

Property management

Lease renewals

Rent reviews

Valuations

Education

RICS Chartered Status

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working..
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 06/12/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0737

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

The Assets Service is looking to recruit two Senior Estates Surveyors, who will assist in the management of the Council’s land and property assets. The Council has a diverse property portfolio including land, offices and commercial properties and you would be responsible for carrying out day to day management tasks; including lease renewals, rent reviews, valuations and assisting with a wide range of property matters.

The roles requires RICS Chartered Status, however, would consider applications if you have a number of years relevant experience within the property sector.

A comprehensive package of training and support is available to assist employees with their career development and progression.

As part of your employment you will work a 36 hour week and receive the following benefits;

• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which offers a valuable package of benefits for you and your dependants
• a generous holiday entitlement of a minimum of 27 days each year (plus bank holidays)
• access to a flexi-time scheme
• agile and modern working practices to enable you to achieve a successful work-life balance
• discounts on the use of our leisure facilities.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: