6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills within a property and estates management team.
This role supports the effective management of a commercial property portfolio including property disposal development and valuation.
The Assistant Estates Surveyor will assist senior colleagues in delivering a highquality service that aligns with the organisation s strategic objectives focusing on value for money and service excellence.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Assist with daytoday estate management activities including property inspections meter readings and fire alarm testing
Support the disposal and development of properties to contribute towards capital receipts and regeneration goals
Carry out basic property inspections and produce simple line drawings and inspection notes
Support in marketing properties including handling enquiries and accompanying prospective tenants on viewings
Assist in preparing basic valuations and supporting routine negotiations under the guidance of qualified surveyors
Undertake research and data collection to inform property decisions and maintain accurate property records using IT systems
Assist with interpreting leases tenancy documents and property terms using digital and manual resources
Deal with general property management queries and complaints including facetoface contact and telephone/email correspondence
Ensure compliance with relevant policies relating to information security data protection and confidentiality
Skills/Experience:
Ability to perform arithmetical calculations (e.g. area and measurements) accurately
Capable of producing detailed property notes reports and simple but clear line drawings
Understanding of tenancy/lease terms and the ability to interpret legal documents
Experience conducting property inspections and identifying issues related to tenancy maintenance and compliance
Familiarity with office practices and the use of propertyrelated IT systems and packages
Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write clear reports and present findings
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Commitment to equality diversity and inclusion with awareness of challenges in public service delivery
Creative and solutionfocused approach to tasks and challenges
Willingness to work flexibly including occasional outofhours meetings and regular site visits
Additional Information:
Locally based.
Mainly office based.
Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels NVQ 3) or equivalent experience is required. Willingness to work towards this qualification is also acceptable.
This is a handson role that includes site visits and routine property inspections.
Ability to perform arithmetical calculations (e.g. area and measurements) accurately Capable of producing detailed property notes, reports, and simple but clear line drawings Understanding of tenancy/lease terms and the ability to interpret legal documents Experience conducting property inspections and identifying issues related to tenancy, maintenance, and compliance Familiarity with office practices and the use of property-related IT systems and packages Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and present findings Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with awareness of challenges in public service delivery Creative and solution-focused approach to tasks and challenges Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours meetings and regular site visits
Education
Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ 3) or equivalent experience is required. Willingness to work towards this qualification is also acceptable.