Strategic Property Surveyors

Sheer Jobs Ltd; North Stifford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in North Stifford seeks a strategic property advisor. The postholder will support the development of the Corporate Property Strategy and provide expert advice across departments. Candidates should have significant public-sector experience and a strong grasp of local authority governance. This role requires strategic thinking in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public-sector property management.
• Strong understanding of local authority governance.
• Expertise in statutory compliance and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of the Council’s property strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance on estate optimisation and compliance.
• Lead asset reviews and align long-term planning with corporate objectives.

Skills

Public sector experience

Strategic property advice

Local authority governance

Estate optimisation

Job description

This is a key position within the Corporate Property team based in Grays. The postholder will support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy. You will provide expert professional and strategic property advice across all Council departments, ensuring the Council’s estate is compliant, efficiently managed, and aligned with service and corporate priorities.

This role is designed for someone with significant public-sector experience and a strong understanding of local authority governance—a critical requirement for operating effectively in a political and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Estate Management

Support the development and implementation of the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy.

Provide strategic guidance on estate optimisation, statutory compliance, acquisitions, disposals, leases, and investment decisions.

Lead and contribute to strategic asset reviews, ensuring long-term planning aligns with corporate objectives.

Professional Property Advisory

Provide expert advice on valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, negotiations, and landlord / tenant matters.

Ensure all property decisions comply with relevant legislation, best practice, and public-sector asset management principles.

Commission and manage external professional advisors when required.