Estates Surveyor Operational​/Investment

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work strengthening the Council’s operational and investment estate, improving data integrity, and delivering a modern, efficient corporate landlord model. As the Estates Surveyor (Operational/Investment), you will play a key role in shaping how the Council manages, values and extracts optimum benefit from its diverse property portfolio.

As the Estates Surveyor, you will:

• Support the Senior Estates Surveyor in delivering accurate valuations, estate management advice and landlord/tenant functions across the operational and investment portfolio.
• Manage day‑to‑day estate management tasks including lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, assignments and surrenders.
• Maintain and update key systems such as Concerto, MSCI, asset registers and Asset Management Plans to ensure data accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Prepare clear, professional reports for senior managers, committees and Councillors, contributing to Member decision‑making.
• Monitor budgets, forecast income and aid financial planning across a portfolio generating up to £2m per annum.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Management, Building Operations, Procurement, Legal and Finance teams to deliver joined‑up estate management.
• Negotiate acquisitions, disposals and Heads of Terms, instructing solicitors and managing external consultants where required.
• Aid commercial and residential valuations in line with RICS Red Book and professional standards
• Contribute to refreshing the Council’s Asset Strategy and delivering the wider Service Delivery Plan.
• Act as deputy to the Senior Estates Surveyor and assist in the development of the Graduate Surveyor.
• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Flexible working and Flexi-leave
• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/ Dental after 3 years' service