Senior Estates Surveyor - Disposals

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Estates Surveyor for a fixed 24-month term. This role involves managing property transactions, optimizing income from diverse properties, and providing strategic asset management advice while supporting the local economy. Candidates should have RICS membership and a proven track record in property management.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Encouragement of a diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in property transactions and asset management.
• Track record in property disposals and management.
• Experience communicating at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the disposal strategy for the council.
• Achieve capital receipts of £20 million through disposals.
• Provide strategic property advice across council services.

Skills

Property management

Asset management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

RICS membership

Job description

Location

Hove Town Hall, Brighton and Hove

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available: 1

Working hours

• 37 hours per week

Job category

• Property

Organisation

• Brighton & Hove City Council

Job introduction

Do you have expertise and experience with property transactions, asset management, and valuations? Are you looking to expand your professional experience with a diverse range of properties and transactions? Are you interested in making a positive contribution to the city, its community, and economy while supporting the council's budget? Do you seek a role that offers flexible working for a better work/life balance?

As part of a team of Commercial Estate Surveyors and Project Managers, this role supports the strategic management of the council’s extensive portfolios to meet priorities and optimize income. Working with external consultants and in-house teams, we will rely on your professional expertise, communication, and problem-solving skills to enhance portfolio performance.

Fixed term for: 24 months

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd June (provisional)

For an informal discussion, please contact Vanessa Williams - Interim Head of Estates at [e-mail]

About the role

We are recruiting a Senior Commercial Property Estates Surveyor on a 2-year contract to manage and execute the council’s disposal strategy. Responsible for achieving capital receipts of £20 million, you will identify and manage disposals, work with external agents, and provide strategic property advice across council services.

The role offers a varied workload, working with colleagues and consultants to deliver effective management in line with the Corporate Asset Plan, supporting the local economy and community.

You should have experience communicating at a senior level, managing strategically and creatively, with a proven track record in property disposals and management. RICS membership and enthusiasm for property’s role in strategic aims are essential.

Please include your CV and responses to shortlisting questions in your application, demonstrating your experience and expertise in commercial property asset management, disposals, valuation, and property management.

Read our guidance on applying and shortlisting questions to increase your success chances.

Additional information

Your salary will be pro-rata if the position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

We support flexibility and wellbeing, with arrangements to support work-life balance and team collaboration. Your contractual location will be the designated council office, and travel expenses are your responsibility.

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Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

We value diversity and are committed to developing a workforce representative of our community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially from BME, White Other, disabled, male, or trans applicants.