Senior Property & Estates Surveyor (Hybrid)

Social Care Today; North East (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday entitlement 27 days

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Principal Surveyor to join the Strategic Property Management team. You will lead on estate management, major capital projects and property-related initiatives to maximise value and asset performance for local communities.

A relevant degree and MRICS with CPD are required, with extensive experience in property management and negotiation. The role offers hybrid working where applicable, with a competitive salary reflecting Grade 14 (£51,928 - £56,293).

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and MRICS membership with CPD evidence.
• Experience in property management, estate management, acquisitions, disposals, valuations, and landlord/tenant matters.
• Strong knowledge of property and strategic asset management; excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of Surveyors and Senior Surveyors.
• Lead on acquisition and disposal of land and property interests from instruction through to completion.
• Manage the Council’s income-generating portfolio, including leases, tenancy agreements, inspections and landlord/tenant matters.
• Complete and sign off valuations, including market and capital accounting valuations.
• Lead on major capital projects, ensuring property requirements are delivered.
• Support development of property strategies, asset management plans and the council’s property review programme.
• Identify opportunities to optimise land and property use and reduce operational costs.
• Manage complex projects and oversee external consultants and agents.

Skills

MRICS

Estate management

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree

MRICS membership

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a Principal Surveyor to join the Strategic Property Management team. You will lead on estate management, major capital projects and property-related initiatives to maximise value and asset performance for local communities.

A relevant degree and MRICS with CPD are required, with extensive experience in property management and negotiation. The role offers hybrid working where applicable, with a competitive salary reflecting Grade 14 (£51,928 - £56,293).