Estates Surveyor

Estates Surveyor - Corby Borough Council

Corby Borough Council is looking to recruit a Estates Surveyor on a permanent basis. With an excellent benefits package this is an exciting opportunity for any estates surveyor looking to further their career with a local authority. 

Corby Borough Council is a vibrant and rapidly changing place. The Borough, the 11th smallest local authority in the UK, covers 80 square miles, is situated in the heart of England with excellent road links via the A14 to the M1, M6 and A1 and a direct passenger rail service to London. Corby is forward thinking and has great ambition, coming out of the shadows to be center stage – not just as a leading community in Northamptonshire, but also in the Midlands. Purpose of the role Provide an effective, professional and timely valuation, commercial property advice and services in the management and development of the Council’s property portfolio; Appoint and manage outside consultants for those purposes when necessary on resource, expertise or other grounds as agreed by the Head of Service 

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assist with the day to day management of the Council’s property portfolio

• To carry out and complete lease renewals, rent review and lease assignments

• To negotiate land and property disposals

• To carry out commercial and residential valuations

• To carry out accurate development appraisals and analysing

• To assist the Asset Manager and Head of Service with any property investment acquisition

• To be knowledgeable in the use of electronic estate management and asset planning systems

• To procure outside professional services

• To critically evaluate practice and procedure in managing the corporate estate

• To assist and guide the Trainee Surveyor with the APC process

Qualification & Development Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Package & Benefits

• Flexi time
• Local Government Pension Scheme (employee contribution 8.5%)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas
• Town centre office

For more information please visit hays.co.uk/jobs/corby-borough-council or contact Adam Tarleton, our retained Recruitment Consultant at Hays Construction & Property in Leicester. All direct or 3rd party applications will be sent to Hays.