Principal Surveyor
*Contract: Initial 3-month contract
*Rate: £28.25 per hour
*Working Pattern: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
*Location: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in the office)
We are seeking an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our small, friendly Estates team on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to provide professional support to the Head of Estates and manage a varied estates caseload across the Council’s property portfolio.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Support the Head of Estates in delivering Estates and Asset Management services.
*Manage a professional caseload including property valuations, acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and general estate management duties.
*Provide professional support to the Council’s Business Centres Management Team.
*Contribute to effective asset and property management outcomes across the estate.
*Work collaboratively within a small team environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience working at a Principal Surveyor or senior estates level.
*Strong background in valuations, disposals, landlord and tenant, and estate management.
*Service charge accounting experience is beneficial but not essential.
*A working knowledge of the Northwest property market is preferred.
*Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
Benefits:
*Opportunity to work within a supportive, friendly Estates team.
*Varied and interesting caseload with real impact.
*Flexible working options, including part-time hours for the right candidate.
*Competitive hourly rate.