Role: Estates Surveyor REF 1711676
Contract Length: 3 months with possible extension
Location: Hybrid/Kidderminster - Some weeks may require up to 3 days in the office, while others may require none. Occasional local site visits within Kidderminster (minimal travel).
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Negotiable
Spinwell is recruiting for an Estates Surveyor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ESTATES SURVEYOR
- To support the Property Services Manager in the estate management service across all operational and non-operational buildings falling within the Council’s ownership.
- To manage the letting of vacant floorspace and property across the Council’s estate.
- To manage, review and issue all leases and licences for occupation across the Council’s estate.
- To support the Council’s commercialisation agenda and to maximise commercial opportunities to generate additional net commercial income.
- To liaise with the Council’s Finance and Accountancy teams to oversee the Asset Valuations contract.
- To liaise with the Council’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 Council on the valuation of its land and properties.
- To support the disposal and acquisition of land and property by or for the Council.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ESTATES SURVEYOR
- Background in Local Government and comfortable working across different teams
- Experience with valuations and managing a mixed property portfolio
- Knowledge of commercial and industrial estates
- Lettings, tenancy, and general estates management experience
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, for example estate management, facilities management, property management or Town and Country Planning.
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) member or a commitment to achieving membership status.
- 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.
- Ability to deal with tenants and customers without supervision.
- Good knowledge of Landlord and Tenant law.
- Understanding of equality issues, how they impact on Council services provided and how they need to be integrated into service delivery and employment practices.
- 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.
- Emotional resilience.
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