Graduate Estates Surveyor

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 04 March 2024**

**Closing Date: Sunday 25 February 2024**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Salary: FC7 £31,179.34 - £38,950.71**

**Working Pattern: 36 hours per week**

**Location: Based at Bankhead, Glenrothes**

**Supporting Statement**

**Job Details**

More specifically the postholder will support or be directly responsible for;
- Negotiating terms of lease and rental valuations of miscellaneous land and buildings.
- The lease management of land and buildings within the Council’s property portfolio - rent reviews, lease renewals/ terminations, dilapidations
- The maintenance of the Council’s Asset Register
- Asset valuations
- The acquisition of all types of heritable property for the operational requirements including for example the acquisition of land and property for new schools, care homes, or transportation infrastructure projects, either by agreement or by using Compulsory Purchase powers
- Co-ordinating the disposal of properties which have been deemed surplus to requirements through sale or lease
- Assisting in disposals to Community Groups under Community Asset Transfer policy

In summary you will provide general property advice undertaking all professional duties necessary for the delivery of a comprehensive Estates Service to support corporate and Service priorities.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to acquire and retain a knowledge of the property market and relevant current legislation whilst also demonstrating a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service, the organisation and its customers.

**The Person**

We are looking for someone who has good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Fife.

The position requires someone who is committed, self-motivated, with a positive, professional, and responsible attitude, with the ability to work to tight timescales.

**Further Information**
- **Role Profile**:

- **When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- **How We Work Matters - **Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- **Employee Benefits - **Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- **Directorate Information**:

- **Council Department information

**We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.