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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailEast Suffolk CouncilLowestoft and/or Melton
31537 - 42839* per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
*This is a career graded post with progress beyond some increments may be accelerated dependent on achieving specific competencies agreed with the manager.
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. This role presents a unique opportunity to become a Chartered Surveyor in an exciting general practice environment.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Councils Property & Place Team as a Junior Surveyor.
Your role:
To assist the Estates Team within Property & Place with the management of the asset portfolio. Work will include valuations lease renewals rent reviews lettings inspections of the assets property management and reporting to Senior Officers and members on the performance of the portfolio.
What you will need:
The post holder will have experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment and be up to date with current property legislation and practice. The candidate will have firsthand knowledge of property related issues faced by local authorities and other public sector organisations.
The candidate will be able to meet tight deadlines and have the ability to collect and analyse complex information to consider and evaluate all relevant factors and draw logical and reasoned conclusions.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
Local government pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Learning and development tailored to your role
A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Harry Travis on
Closing date: 11 September 2025
Interview date: W/C 22 September 2025
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Full-Time