Senior Surveyor — Housing Development & Acquisitions

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a highly motivated Senior Surveyor – Estates to support the HRA New Build and Acquisition programme and manage a portfolio of residential properties. The role involves valuations, negotiations, and site due diligence to enable development on council land and strategic acquisitions.

The post is permanent, based in Barnsley, and follows a Monday to Friday pattern with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential property valuation within local government or public sector.
• Ability to provide structured professional advice on new build and acquisition programmes.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in site due diligence and development appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Support the HRA New Build and Acquisition programme within the Estates team.
• Conduct inspections, produce valuations, and negotiate sale terms for residential properties.
• Prepare site due diligence, terms for site sale/development, and evaluate residual development appraisals.
• Assist with asset management and contribution to financial planning targets.

Skills

Residential property valuation

Acquisitions experience

Negotiation skills

Development appraisal

Education

Bachelor degree in Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Argus Enterprise

GIS

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking a highly motivated Senior Surveyor – Estates to support the HRA New Build and Acquisition programme and manage a portfolio of residential properties. The role involves valuations, negotiations, and site due diligence to enable development on council land and strategic acquisitions.

The post is permanent, based in Barnsley, and follows a Monday to Friday pattern with flexible working options.