Job summary

My Client, a Local Authority in the South West, is currently seeking an Estate Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis.

Please call Katie Chapman on 01489 882618 to discuss further.

Key skills required for this role

Estate Surveyor

Important

Local Authority Estate Surveyor

Job description

Job Description:

ASSIGNMENT - to be involved in all aspects of valuation and estates, specifically acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, lease agreements, rating and compensation matters. Providing a cost-effective professional valuation and property management service to the Council, demonstrating best value on all property transactions. 6 month initial assignment.
BRIEF :
* Provide specialist advice to colleagues, customers, internal departments and partner organisations on interpreting and applying policies and technical principals, assessing risks and benefits and ensuring policy proposals are developed.
* Negotiating terms and charges with statutory authorities and other bodies for easements, wayleaves, licences and rights of way affecting land in the ownership of the council and be the expert witness as required.
* Conduct marketing and negotiations for the sale or lease of council properties and provide valuation reports if required for property transactions, feasibility studies, land estimates and asset valuation purposes.
* Prepare reports on a range of technical issues, ensuring these meet regulations, codes of practise and Council guidelines and meet budget. REQUIREMENT :
* Degree in Estate Management, or relevant and Membership of the Chartered Surveyors General Practise Division / RICS
* Relevant practical experience, backed by evidence of planning work activities within professional guidelines and have the appropriate specialist knowledge.
* Awareness of local government property practises and procedures.
* Self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Effective IT skills and working knowledge of databases, spreadsheet packages. Ideally experience of MapInfo (although training will be given if needed).
* You will have excellent communication skills with good persuasion and influencing skills with the ability to negotiate effectively.