Trainee Estates Surveyor

**Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 20 May 2024**

**Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2024**

**Contract Type: Temporary for 3 years**

**Salary: Initial appointment will be FC4 (£23,633.23) - rising to FC6 (£28,251.00)**

**Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week**

**Location: Bankhead, Glenrothes**

**Supporting Statement**

**Job Details**

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**Traineeship**

**About the Role**:
As a Trainee Estates Surveyor, you will be part of the dynamic Property Services Estates team, providing crucial support to the Estates function. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in property management, including assisting with property valuations, leasing, sales and acquisitions.

In this role, you will be expected to undertake formal education and training on a day release or similar basis for a property-related degree. In addition, you will be encouraged to pursue RICS membership and accreditation as a Chartered Surveyor.

Join us at Fife Council and embark on a rewarding journey in the field of commercial property Estate Management.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Property Valuations**:Assist in preparing property valuations for purchases, sales, and leases.
- **Sales and Acquisitions**:Support qualified staff in the sale and acquisition process, including drafting property particulars, negotiating deals, and collaborating with Legal Services.
- **Committee Reports**:Contribute to the preparation of Committee reports and strategies related to property activities.
- **Inspections**:Conduct property inspections and accurate measurements for various purposes.
- **Team Collaboration**:Participate in team meetings and other activities within the Service.
- **Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Education**:Educated to SCQF level 6 (including NC or Highers) or equivalent.
- **Part-Time Study**:You’ll undertake formal education and training on a day release basis, leading to a degree qualification in Estate Management or a similar RICS accredited course.
- **RICS Membership**:Aspire to pursue RICS membership and accreditation as a Chartered Surveyor.
- **Experience**:While not essential, experience in property development, valuation, disposals, acquisitions, or leasing of commercial properties would be advantageous.
- **Communication**:Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- **Flexibility**:A flexible attitude and willingness to adapt.
- **Teamwork**:Strong team working skills.

In addition to the qualifications outlined above the applicants should be organised and able to demonstrate an aptitude to think clearly and logically. An ability to communicate orally and in writing and able to utilise Microsoft software will be required. As will an enthusiastic approach to work and a willingness to undertake further study.

Though predominately office based there will be a need to undertake a range of tasks on site, a full driving licence would be advantageous.

**Working Hours**:
The standard working hours for this role are **full-time **, typically Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility based on business needs.

**Benefits**:
Competitive salary within the FC4 - FC6 grade range. (£23,633pa (£12.59/hour) -£28,251(£15.05/hour). Initial placing and progression according to the Estates scheme of progression.

Opportunity for formal education and training while working.

Exposure to a variety of property-related tasks.

Encouragement to pursue RICS membership and professional development.

Join a supportive team within Fife Council and contribute to the community.

In addition to the qualifications outlined above the applicants should be organised and able to demonstrate an aptitude to think clearly and logically. An ability to communicate orally and in writing and able to utilise Microsoft software will be required. As will an enthusiastic approach to work and a willingness to undertake further study.

We do hope you will explore this excellent opportunity to join us at Fife Council and embark on a rewarding journey in the field of commercial property Estate Management.

**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.