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Job Specification: Senior Estates SurveyorLocal Authority
Salary: £51356 - £54495

Job PurposeThe organisation manages a substantial property portfolio with operational real estate activities forming a key part of this value. Effective and proactive management of this portfolio is critical to supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives, long-term financial planning, and service delivery priorities.The Senior Estates Surveyor will support by delivering optimisation, rationalisation and improved performance of the operational portfolio. This includes ensuring best consideration is achieved under Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972, carrying out financial and commercial analysis, managing leases, and overseeing day-to-day operational management to enhance income and reduce occupancy costs.The postholder will manage their own caseload and contribute directly to strategic asset management workstreams.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of asset management and investment strategies, identifying surplus or under-performing assets and proposing value-add initiatives or disposal options aligned to service needs.
Proactively manage the operational property portfolio, ensuring assets remain fit for purpose. Responsibilities include negotiating leases, renewals, rent reviews, and undertaking or arranging property inspections, condition reports and dilapidation schedules.
Monitor expenditure and prepare service-charge accounts, including meter readings, apportionments, raising orders and authorising payments in accordance with internal financial procedures.
Prepare valuations, including complex assessments, for a wide range of purposes including rent, rating, insurance, capital and rental valuations.
Undertake valuations for capital disposals, lease renewals, development appraisals and asset valuations in line with accounting requirements for all property types.

Person Specification
*Degree (or equivalent) in Real Estate or a related discipline (Essential)
*Full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
ExperienceStrong commercial experience is essential.
*Significant experience of managing a broad range of leasehold and freehold property.
*Strong understanding of Landlord & Tenant matters including negotiation, valuation and property law.
*Experience analysing market data, investment trends and financial performance.
*Experience advising on property acquisitions, disposals and development appraisals.
*Experience commissioning and monitoring external agents and solicitors.
*Local authority or public-sector experience (Desirable).
*Experience valuing multiple property types for numerous purposes.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary
Local Authority pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Hybrid and flexible working - 3 days WFH

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