Principal Surveyor

6 days ago

Durham, United Kingdom Durham County Council Full time

We are looking for an individual who has specialist knowledge of property and property processes and who has a professional, positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work to join our Land Management Team.

**WHAT IS INVOLVED?**
You will be a senior member of a team responsible for the delivery of the Councils Strategic Property Management service focusing on the Councils portfolio of rural and reclamation land. This role will ensure pro-active management of the Councils estate ensuring the efficient management, use and occupation of the estate and working with the wider team identifying opportunities for rationalisation and/or disposal.

**WHAT WILL I NEED?**
You will need:

- A relevant professional qualification and Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
- Evidence of continued professional development

You will have experience of managing a range of property related functions and staff, including valuation, estate management, acquisitions, disposals, leasing/letting, covenants, compensation and stakeholder management.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

**INTERVIEWS**
Interviews will be held on Monday 24 November 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

**OUR OFFER TO YOU**

**EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION**

**HOW TO APPLY**

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