Temporary

Senior Estates Surveyor

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Service Care Solutions

Job Description

Chartered Estates Surveyor-
-475 per day Umbrella / -364 PAYE
Ongoing Temp Contract-

South Yorkshire-

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join their Estates and Property team on an interim basis.

The successful candidate will provide professional property and estates management advice across a diverse local authority portfolio, supporting the management, development and commercial optimisation of council-owned land and property assets.

Working within an established Estates team, you will contribute to a range of acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lease negotiations, rent reviews and wider asset management and regeneration projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional valuation, estates management and surveying advice across the council''s property portfolio.
  • Support the acquisition and disposal of land, buildings and property interests, including negotiations and associated due diligence.
  • Undertake property valuations and assist with statutory valuation requirements.
  • Manage lease negotiations, rent reviews, landlord and tenant matters and associated property transactions.
  • Support the effective management and commercial development of the council''s property assets.
  • Identify opportunities to maximise income, improve asset utilisation and generate capital receipts.
  • Contribute to regeneration, development and capital investment projects.
  • Manage property-related debt and service charge matters.
  • Prepare professional reports, recommendations and advice for senior officers and council representatives.
  • Liaise with internal departments, tenants, developers, external stakeholders and other professional advisers.
  • Support the Estates Manager and Principal Estates Surveyor with portfolio reviews, projects and service improvements.
Requirements:
  • MRICS or FRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor.
  • Degree-level qualification in Surveying, Estates Management or a relevant property discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong experience in commercial property, estates management or general practice surveying.
  • Demonstrable experience in property valuations, acquisitions and disposals.
  • Experience managing commercial property portfolios, lease negotiations and rent reviews.
  • Good understanding of property legislation, valuation principles and landlord and tenant matters.
  • Ability to produce professional reports, provide commercial advice and engage with a range of stakeholders.
  • Experience working within a local authority or public sector estates team would be advantageous.
  • Registered Valuer status would be beneficial.
Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions to discuss this opportunity further on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)