Senior Estates Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking local council in South London, where you can contribute to community growth and development. Join a diverse team focused on strategic asset utilization, working with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery. This role offers a dynamic work environment, ideal for self-starters who thrive on variety. You'll be involved in all aspects of estates management, leveraging your expertise to drive value and ensure proper asset utilization. Enjoy generous benefits, including hybrid working and professional development opportunities, while making a tangible impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Discounts at local restaurants

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Secure Bike Storage

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified or extensive experience in estates management required.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Landlord and Tenant work, leasing, and estates management.
• Identify opportunities to drive value and ensure asset utilization.

Skills

Landlord and Tenant work

Estates management

Report writing

Health and Safety legislation

Education

MRICS qualification

Extensive experience in commercial estates management

Job description

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PO: Starting salary £,pa rising in yearly increments to £,pa incl. LW

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours, created for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated website.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Valuation and Strategic Assets (VASA) team is part of the wider Climate and Inclusive Growth directorate. The team focuses on the strategic utilisation of land and assets. The council’s assets and properties are critical to service delivery across health, children’s services, leisure, libraries, and schools.

VASA is a diverse team of multi-disciplinary professionals, providing support and expert advice across the Council, and working closely with external partners such as the NHS. The team drives revenue generation in the commercial investment portfolio, enables social value from community assets, and ensures assets are safe and properly utilised.

About the Role:

The role will ideally suit an individual who thrives on variety. You will be involved in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work, leasing, and general estates management, including disposals and development agreements. Working across a range of stakeholders—internal services, the voluntary community sector, and business tenants—you will be a self-starter capable of identifying and communicating opportunities to drive value and ensure proper asset utilisation.

Ideally, you will be MRICS qualified, but extensive experience and technical expertise in commercial and/or corporate estates management are also acceptable. Report writing skills and the ability to present to senior management and cabinet members are essential, along with an understanding of the Local Authority environment. Experience in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work and a solid understanding of H&S legislation are required. Being a Registered Valuer may also be beneficial.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below:

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing Date: Midnight on th August

Shortlisting: from Wednesday th August

Interviews: Week commencing Monday th September

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from days, increasing to up to days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations,