Estates Surveyor; Graduate

Proposed Interview Date:
Week Commencing 21 September 2026

Closing Date:
Sunday 13 September 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: FC7 £ 34,914.86 - £43,437.09

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (applications for part-time and term-time roles will be considered)

Location:

Bankhead Central, Glenrothes (hybrid home/office working)

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

An opportunity has arisen for an early career property graduate to join Fife Council's Estates Team within Property Services. This is a professional role particularly suited to those aspiring to become or have recently become RICS qualified general practice surveyors.

While a full-time appointment is preferred, we are equally keen to hear from candidates seeking flexible or part-time arrangements. The role provides the opportunity to manage and advise on one of Scotland's most diverse and interesting local authority property portfolios. The Estates Team manages approximately 1,400 non-housing assets, encompassing a broad commercial estate (retail and industrial) alongside community facilities halls, centres, telecoms and utilities infrastructure.

You will provide professional advice across the Council to support corporate priorities, drive best use of the property portfolio, and deliver an effective, customer-focused property service.

• Property Management:
  The Estates team manage a leased property portfolio generating approximately £5m per annum. Undertake lease management, rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations with tenants and their agents.
• Acquisitions, Sales and Leasing:
  • Negotiating land purchases for Council projects such as schools, care homes, cemeteries and infrastructure projects.
  • Managing disposals of surplus assets to deliver capital receipts.
  • Undertaking a wide range of commercial agency work.
• Valuation:
  • Providing valuations for acquisitions, disposals, asset accounting and statutory purposes.
  • Assessing values.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property professional to develop their career across a diverse property portfolio, gaining experience in a wide range of professional practice areas while contributing to the effective management and development of public assets.

• 36-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service.
• 8 public holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid home and office working.
• Generous Career Average Pension Scheme.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate with a degree in a property-related discipline. Ideally, you will have some relevant workplace experience and a good understanding of the property market, together with an awareness of the legislative and regulatory framework that influences property management and development.

• Sound professional judgement and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• You will hold a Degree in a property-related discipline and have experience, knowledge or a demonstrable interest in one or more of the following areas:
  • Commercial property valuation.
  • Property leasing and estate management.
  • Property acquisitions and disposals.
  • Property development and regeneration.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative abilities.

• Experience working within a local authority or wider public sector environment.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or progress towards professional accreditation.

• Role Profile:
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