Assistant Surveyor HEO

The Welsh Government is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to support the management of the EET Department's land and property asset portfolio. In this challenging and diverse role, you will focus mainly on overseeing and managing a caseload involving lease and contract negotiations, property disposals and facility management. Purpose of post The successful candidate will support the management of the EET department's land and property portfolio to maximize the value and performance of the property assets in achieving wider property programme objectives. Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for managing new and pre-existing contracts, ensuring compliance with health and safety, competently undertaking financial management and collating clear and accurate reports. They will provide essential support to economic development activity in the South Wales region and will play an important role in the supply and availability of premises in the commercial marketplace.,

• Independently manage a discrete caseload of South Wales landlord and tenant relationship issues, negotiation of leases, tenancies and contracts and property disposals, in a compliant manner and instruct internal legal advisors to achieve timely completion.
• Manage existing facilities management contracts/arrangements in a timely and compliant manner to ensure, in particular, statutory health and safety compliance.
• Undertake property negotiations, instruct lawyers and prepare contracts, in accordance with relevant and up to date land and property legislation.
• Prepare accurate and clearly written reports for submission to the Property Leadership Team to consider regarding property transactions.
• Draft submissions and briefings to Ministers and replies to Ministerial correspondence and Welsh Government questions.
Role-specific information
• The main office is based in Penllergaer, Swansea. The job holder will be required to make frequent site visits to properties across South Wales, although primarily in Southwest Wales.
• Applications are open to qualified, part-qualified, or unqualified property professionals with relevant experience.
• If a successful candidate is not fully qualified, funding may be made available to assist with qualifying as a member of the RICS.
• The successful candidate will be provided with payment of RICS fees.
• A full valid UK driving license is necessary as this role will involve frequent visits to properties across the outlined region.
• A reserve list may be held for this opportunity.
• Any candidate who is successful in being offered a reserve status will remain on the reserve list for 12 months.
  
  Civil Service Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time)
• training and development opportunities
• Cycle2Work Scheme (subject to availability)
• Smart Working flexible working arrangement
• Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)