Senior Surveyor

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join the Strategic Property Management team. You will manage the Council's extensive land and property estate, leading corporate estate tasks including acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lease renewals and rent reviews.

You will engage with colleagues to optimise occupancy and use, and provide professional guidance on property management matters. Hybrid working and a generous rewards package are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in property or a related subject.
• Full membership of the RICS (Grade 12).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Significant estate management experience including valuation, acquisitions, disposals, leasing/letting, covenants and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective management of the Council's estate and ensure efficient use and occupation.
• Lead on acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lease renewals, rent reviews and other landlord/tenant matters.
• Identify opportunities for rationalisation and disposal and coordinate corporate estate management activities.

Skills

Estate management

Valuation

Acquisitions & disposals

Leasing & letting

Covenants & compensation

Education

Degree in property or related subject

RICS membership (Grade 12)

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Join ourStrategic Property Management teamas a Senior Surveyor and play a key role in the effective management of the Council's extensive land and property estate, delivering a wide range of corporate estate management and landlord and tenant matters.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be a member of a team responsible for delivering the Council's Property Management Service. You will ensure the efficient management, use and occupation of the estate, working with colleagues to identify opportunities for rationalisation and disposal. Through the proactive management of the Council's land and property assets, you will lead on a range of corporate estate management activities including acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lease renewals, rent reviews, and other landlord and tenant and property management matters.

We encourage you to contact Jack Marshall (Asset Strategy & Property Manager) via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a property or relevant subject
• Full Membership of the RICS (Grade 12)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• You will have significant experience in undertaking estate management caseload covering functions such as valuation, acquisitions, disposals, leasing/letting, covenants and compensation.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th October 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.