Assistant Surveyor

Umbrella - 21.66 per hour - umbrella

As an Assistant Surveyor - Garages you will support the management of Milton Keynes Councils garage portfolio ensuring garages and associated assets are effectively managed maintained inspected and let. You will undertake inspections manage property records coordinate maintenance activities and provide operational support across the Councils Property and Development service.

• Manage the Councils garage portfolio including lettings inspections maintenance matters and disposals.
  
• Undertake garage estate and property inspections.
  
• Inspect vacant garages and garage compounds.
  
• Maintain accurate records relating to occupancy voids repairs and compliance.
  
• Process garage licence applications terminations and amendments.
  
• Prepare and issue licence agreements and associated documentation.
  
• Maintain and update databases spreadsheets and property management systems.
  
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide advice regarding garage tenancies.
  
• Support debt management processes through accurate record keeping.
  
• Coordinate routine inspections and health and safety checks.
  
• Raise and instruct minor repair works including lock changes door repairs and clearance works.
  
• Liaise with contractors and monitor completion of works.
  
• Prepare reports surveys plans property records and risk assessments.
  
• Attend meetings with tenants contractors consultants and stakeholders.
  
• Assist with audits project work and service improvement initiatives.
  

• Experience within Property Management Estates Management Asset Management or Surveying.
  
• Experience undertaking property or estate inspections.
  
• Experience handling property transactions licences consents or tenancy agreements.
  
• Experience maintaining property records and databases.
  
• Experience managing repairs and contractor instruction processes.
  
• Experience producing reports and management information.
  
• Experience working with budgets income monitoring or financial processes.
  
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management experience.
  
• Good knowledge of property management and land ownership matters.
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office systems and property databases.
  

• NVQ Level 3 in Property Management Surveying Estates Management or similar qualification.
  
• Alternatively significant relevant property management experience.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
• Access to a vehicle.
  

• Working hours: 29.6 hours per week.
  
• Initially 4 days per week.
  
• Expected to reduce to 3 days per week after approximately 2 months.
  
• Working hours: 09:00 - 17:30.
  
• Location: Civic Offices 1 Saxon Gate East Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ.
  
• On-site and office-based role.
  
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
  
• Experience in property estates garages asset management or local authority property environments highly desirable.
  
• Closing Date: 9th October 2026.
  
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• Apply ASAP.