Principal Surveyor

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave (rising to 32)

Job summary

Durham County Council is recruiting for a Surveyor to join the Commercial Landlord Team. You will be a senior member delivering strategic property management, ensuring proactive estate management and identifying opportunities for rationalisation or disposal.

The role requires MRICS, degree-level qualification, and evidence of CPD, with hybrid working arrangements and a generous leave/benefits package.

Qualifications

• To be educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Senior member of a team delivering the Council’s Strategic Property Management service.
• Ensure proactive management of the estate for efficient use and occupation.
• Identify opportunities for rationalisation and/or disposal with the team.

Skills

MRICS

Estate management

Valuation

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree level in a relevant subject

MRICS Membership (Full)

Job description

We are looking for an individual who has specialist knowledge of property and property processes and who has a professional, positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work to join our Commercial Landlord Team.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will be a senior member of a team responsible for the delivery of the Council’s Strategic Property Management service. This role will ensure pro‑active management of the Council’s estate ensuring the efficient management, use and occupation of the estate and working with the wider team identifying opportunities for rationalisation and/or disposal.

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?

You will need:

• To be educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• A relevant professional qualification and Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Evidence of continued professional development.

You will have experience of managing a range of property related functions and staff, including valuation, estate management, acquisitions, disposals, leasing/letting, covenants, compensation, and stakeholder management.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 21st September 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.

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 14 £50,269 – £54,495

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Healthcare Management

Sector: Healthcare Estates & Property

Job Role: Surveyor