Estates Surveyor

I'm delighted to be working with one of our longstanding clients, who are looking to appoint a Permanent Estates Surveyor to join their friendly and supportive Property Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estates Surveyor looking to join a collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied property portfolio, contribute to exciting projects and play an important role in maximising the value of the Council's assets.

The Opportunity

• Salary: £49,686 - £56,585 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Hybrid, with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working from home.

Staff Benefits Include:

• Generous pension contributions of up to 17%.
• Up to 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Discounted parking during working hours.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, lease extensions and rights of way.
• Manage the letting of Council-owned commercial and industrial properties.
• Undertake rent reviews, lease renewals and maximise rental income.
• Carry out property valuations for sales, purchases, mortgages, insurance, Right to Buy and dilapidations.
• Oversee day-to-day estate management, including leases, service charges and rent arrears.
• Negotiate compensation claims and manage matters relating to Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs).
• Prepare reports and evidence for court hearings, arbitration and planning inquiries.
• Undertake regular property inspections and maintain accurate property records.
• Liaise with internal departments, tenants, solicitors, contractors and external agents.
• Work alongside Building Surveyors on property maintenance matters.
• Identify opportunities to maximise the value and income of the Council's property portfolio.
• Support property development projects and wider asset management initiatives.
• Assist with budget management, performance monitoring and supporting junior team members.

About You

• MRICS qualified.
• Experienced in general practice and commercial estate management.
• Confident negotiating property transactions, rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Ideally based in or around Hertfordshire.
• Access to your own vehicle for property visits would be beneficial.

Interested?

If you're currently considering your next career move and would like to join a genuinely friendly, supportive and collaborative team, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

This opportunity offers a varied workload, flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a real contribution to the management and development of the Council's property portfolio.

Interested in finding out more?

Please send your CV to [email removed], and we can arrange a confidential conversation to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

I look forward to hearing from you!