Full job descriptionEstates Surveyor - Inside IR35


Generic Responsibilities
*To undertake a range of estate and asset management duties relating to the client’s operational, investment and non-operational premises, including landlord & tenant matters, property acquisitions, disposals and developments.
*To assist in the development of appropriate systems and methods to effectively discharge the duties of the Property Services function.
*To ensure adequate liaison with all other members of the client’s Property Services team and other client’s teams in areas of mutual interest to enable effective service delivery. Liaison with the legal team, particularly the Property Solicitor, the finance team and key partners and stakeholders at all stages.
*To ensure that best professional practice is always observed, including adherence to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Rules of Conduct and ethical standards.
*To ensure that best value for money is obtained for the client from all activities.


Job Purpose
*To support the Property Services Manager in the estate management service across all operational and non-operational buildings falling within the client’s ownership.
*To manage the letting of vacant floorspace and property across the client’s estate.
*To manage, review and issue leases and licences for occupation across the client’s estate.
*To support the client’s commercialisation agenda and to maximise commercial opportunities to generate additional net commercial income.
*To liaise with the client’s Finance and Accountancy teams to oversee the Asset Valuations contract.
*To liaise with the client’s appointed Asset and Portfolio Managers and Managing Agents in respect of the properties acquired as part of the Capital Portfolio Fund.
*To manage the contracts for letting agents, valuation advisors etc.
*To advise the client on the valuation of its land and properties.
*To support the disposal and acquisition of land and property by or for the Council.


Specific Knowledge and Skills required for this role:
Essential
*At least 2 years’ post qualification experience working as a Chartered Surveyor in the commercial property field.
*Estate management experience, including negotiating commercial rent reviews and leases.
*Property valuation experience using market, income and cost approaches.
*Experience of marketing property for sale and for letting.
*A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, for example estate management, facilities management, property management or Town and Country Planning.
*Good knowledge of Landlord and Tenant law.
*Understanding of equality issues, how they impact on client services provided and how they need to be integrated into service delivery and employment practices.
*Ability to independently deal with tenants and customers.
*Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skills.
*Good oral and written communication skills.
*Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
*Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office / 365.
*Full UK driving licence with access to a car.
*Emotional resilience.


Desirable
*Experience of working in local government.
*Experience of undertaking property acquisitions and disposals.
*Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) member or a commitment to achieving membership status.
*Experience of using digital property mapping software.


Rate of Pay
Client is open to candidate suggestion on rate of pay


Hybrid working - 2 days on site