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Surveyor

Employer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
£21,589 - £30,507
Closing date
22 Nov 2019

We have 3 opportunities available to join us as a Surveyor where you will support the Asset Manager and Estate Manager in the provision of an integrated and comprehensive strategic property service to the Council, in accordance with the RICS Valuation. The roles are full time, permanent position and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £21,589 - £30,507 per annum depending on experience and qualifications (plus laptop & phone).

As an employee of the Council you will enjoy:

- A fine location, in a vibrant town, rich in culture, with extensive green belt bordering on the Peak District, yet close to the M1 and within easy travelling distance of the major centres of Sheffield and Leeds

- Excellent conditions of employment with a fair employer, which promotes work life balance, flexible working and a defined benefit pension

- A state of the art office environment

The Surveyor will carry out land, property and site visits (in accordance with health and safety guidance), to undertake inspections, valuations, measurement of land, conduct negotiations, agree leases, tenancies, easements, investigate queries and complaints and respond.

Responsibilities of our Surveyor include:

Level 1: Surveyor (Undergraduate)

- Assist with the provision of an integrated and comprehensive strategic land and property service to the Council.

- Assist with undertaking all types of land and property valuations.

- Assist with undertaking the measurement of land and buildings in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

- Assist with preparing heads of terms and conduct straightforward negotiations for acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, tenancies and easements.

- Assist with preparing and sending instructions to internal services and external service providers to prepare appropriate documentation.

Level 2: Surveyor (Graduate)

- Provide an integrated and comprehensive strategic land and property service to the Council.

- Undertake all types of land and property valuations.

- Undertake the measurement of land and buildings in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

- Prepare terms and conduct straightforward negotiations for acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, tenancies and easements, and calculate service charges.

- Prepare and send instructions to internal services and external service providers to prepare appropriate documentation.

- Collect management information and prepare reports on the performance of the Council’s land and property portfolio showing key performance indicators and factors that influence and affect the local property market.

- Undertake effective estate management, such as rent reviews, re-gearing of leases stock reduction, challenging utilisation and reducing the cost of owning property.

Level 3: Surveyor (Chartered)

- Assist with the preparation of complex heads of terms and conduct negotiations for acquisitions and disposals, new leases, licences, easements etc.

- Undertake complex property administration functions.

- Provide structured advice and effective management of the Council’s commercial investment portfolio to minimise costs and maximise income.

- Compile financial information and service charges.

- Promote and facilitate the community and shared ownership of assets.

- Provide mentoring and guidance to employees.

- Prepare reports for formal meetings, such as Cabinet.

- Provide unbiased property advice to internal and external stakeholders.

What we’re looking for in our ideal Surveyor:

 

- Level 1: Working towards a relevant RICS exempting degree (Level 6)

- Level 1: Some experience of general valuation and estate management.

- Level 1: Good awareness of general valuation and estate management activities.

- Level 2: Relevant RICS exempting degree (Level 6).

- Level 2: Experience of general valuation and estate management and progressing towards RICS accreditation.

- Level 2: Knowledge of general valuation and estate/asset management strategies and policies and the application of RICS Valuation - Professional Standards UK 2014 (Red Book) and Code of Conduct and CIPFA guidelines.

- Level 3 Accredited RICS qualification and relevant postgraduate degree (Level 7).

- Level 3: Significant work experience and completion of APC for RICS accreditation.

- Level 3: Good knowledge of general valuation and estate/asset management strategies and policies and the application of RICS Valuation - Professional Standards UK 2014 (Red Book) and Code of Conduct and CIPFA guidelines.

- All Levels: Knowledge of Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, Access.

Closing date: Friday 22nd November 2019

So if you feel you have the skills and experience for our Surveyor position then please submit an application form today by fliing in the form below.

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