Estate Surveyor - Property Management

The Estate Surveyor is responsible for delivering of professional estate management work, primarily on the commercial investment portfolio. This portfolio is held to earn revenue and the estate surveyor will work under the Commercial Estate Manager and be required to use their landlord and tenant knowledge and expertise to undertake property agency work, contract negotiations through to completion, and thereafter maintain ongoing effective relationships to retain income.

Additionally strong customer service skills are required in building and maintaining Tenant and Landlord relations. The post holder will attend, as necessary, occasional meetings of the council and its committees inside of normal working hours., 1. To delivery effective Estate management as agreed with the commercial Estate Manager (CEM), primarily for the investment portfolio although some operational landlord and tenant work may be required. Using appropriate valuation methodology undertake market reviews and calculations, negotiate new leases from agency enquiries, manage lease assignments, and other general estate management services as directed through to completion.
2. To provide technical advice to the commercial estates team by supporting with lease advice, arrears collection options specific to commercial leasehold interest and general landlord and tenant best practice matters.
3. To support the wider asset management team when requested by the CEM by providing information for review meetings, at times contributing to management reports and recommendations.
4. To assist with the annual asset valuation programme by maintaining and supplying information to the lead officer, at times supporting with site visits.
5. At times to prepare sites for agency, draft fee proposals for external valuations, liaise with agents and external valuers, where approved appoint advisors and liaise with them through to completion.
6. To support the Senior Accounts Officer with their learning and development by providing advice on landlord and tenant matters and service charge queries.
7. To support the wider Council team by at times providing advice, attending and contributing to meetings, preparing briefing notes, reports etc. To support the Councils Carbon Neutral 2030 target by assisting with the identification of sites that may be improved and supporting the wider asset team review of such assets.

To work with the wider Council teams, including legal and facilities and external consultants, such as legal and agents, complying with all regulatory processes and building effective relationships to achieve the corporate objectives

Educated to degree level or equivalent (or equivalent experience) with evidence of continuing professional development in property, surveying, or a similar discipline

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Experience and Knowledge

Property inspection including basic building pathology Landlord and Tenant experience including lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, VOA awareness, lettings, licences to alter, assignment and changes of use, purchase and sale of land and property.

Knowledge and understanding of effective, efficient, and economic use of property and accommodation.

Demonstrable ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports, letters, and emails appropriate to the audience.

Some knowledge of public sector property and working practices.

Ability and Skills

Evidence of IT literacy including a sound knowledge of tasks, systems, databases etc.

Proven ability to manage a range of conflicting work demands and pressures.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external), across all levels; and write clear and concise management reports.

Diplomacy - managing different understandings / expectations.

Presenting information to a range of audiences

Developing articulate and evidenced based arguments

Developing high quality documents i.e. business cases, management reports etc

Proven experience working within a total team environment

A driving licence and use of a vehicle

Experience of working within the Public Sector and with external partners

Equal Opportunities

Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.

Additional Factors

Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload.

Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative and willingness to embrace change.

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives


• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities


• enabling a thriving and successful economy


• leading on a green and sustainable environment


• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live


• providing modern public services


Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.


• a competitive salary


• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.


• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council


• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days


• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.