Estates Surveyor

Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside a local authority based in Bromley to appoint a talented **Estates Surveyor** on a contract basis.

As an **Estates Surveyor**, you will be responsible to Head of Estates & Asset Management for the management of part of the Council’s tenanted non-operational property portfolio and for acquisition and rating of Council property as required.To be responsible to the Head of Estates & Asset Management for the disposal, and valuation of Council land and property as required

**About the role:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team providing Valuation and Estates services for the Council’s operational and tenanted non-operational property portfolio
- Carry out rent reviews and lease renewals in a timely manner to comply with statutory obligations and best practice
- Pro-actively market properties to reduce voids and maximise income to the Council
- Undertake the day to day management of shopping parades and liaison with shop tenants and other lessees
- Provide support and assistance to the Head of Estates & Assets Management in connection with the Council’s asset management programme.
- Conduct regular inspections of buildings and land for which you are responsible and carry out risk inspections for health and safety purposes.Order any repair/maintenance work as necessary and ensure that work is carried out to acceptable standard withinrequired time scale
- Deal with the disposal of surplus properties as required by the Head of Estates & Asset Management, including preparation of sales particulars and negotiation of an acceptable sales price, and instruct the Director of Corporate Services to complete transactions
- Acquire land or buildings on behalf of the Council, either by agreement or compulsory acquisition, as required by the Head of Estates & Asset Management.
- Provide Managers with regular progress reports on projects, including financial and timeline updates
- Carry out investigations, suggest solutions and prepare reports on estate management issues for line manager or client
- Respond to queries from members of the public, officers and Members
- Support and promote the development of the Division within the corporate aims of the Council
- Maintain continuous professional development by attending training courses as necessary, both external and corporate and by identifying needs/progress through the Council’s appraisal and development programme
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Service

**About you:
- The professional and technical knowledge needed to carry out the acquisition, disposal and management of property detailed above
- An up to date knowledge of legislation relating to the acquisition, disposal and management of property
- An appreciation of the Council’s policy and approach to property management.
- Proven experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment dealing with estates management
- Proven experience in property management of an extensive and diverse property portfolio and valuation of land and property.
- Hold a degree or qualification recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or extensive relevant experience at a reasonably senior level

**What’s on offer**:

- Contract role
- Monday to Friday (36 hours)
- £300 to £350 per day (Negotiable DOE)

If you’ve got what it takes and would love to find out more information or apply, either:

- Contact Chris Wilkinson on

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals