Job Opportunity: Strategic Property Surveyor
Thurrock Council | Competitive Day Rate | Hybrid Working ?


Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic Property Surveyor to join our Corporate Property Team.


This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Head of Property, and will play a key part in shaping the future of the council’s property portfolio.


As a Strategic Property Surveyor, you will support the development and delivery of the Corporate Property Strategy, providing high-level professional, technical, and strategic advice across all council departments.


You will influence decision-making at a senior level and contribute to the efficient, sustainable management of the council’s diverse property assets.


Key Responsibilities


? Provide expert strategic property advice to senior leadership and service areas
? Support the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy
? Lead on strategic asset reviews, property evaluations, and optimisation projects
? Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure property solutions meet service needs
? Oversee key workstreams relating to acquisitions, disposals, lease management, and asset planning
? Ensure property decisions align with legislation, best practice, and value-for-money principles
? Contribute to long-term planning, service transformation initiatives, and corporate projects


About You


We are looking for a professional who is:
? A qualified Property Surveyor (MRICS preferred or equivalent experience)
? Skilled in strategic asset management and informed decision-making
? Confident advising senior stakeholders and presenting complex information clearly
? Experienced in managing public sector, commercial, or mixed-use property portfolios
? Highly analytical, proactive, and able to balance strategic priorities with operational demands


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