Estates Surveyor

Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity as an Estates Surveyor in the dynamic and vibrant city of Southampton? With a strong focus on estates management, property valuation, and commercial and residential property portfolios, this ongoing role offers variety, challenge, and flexibility. Working full time or part time, you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while making a real impact.

• Full Time / Part Time
  - Choose the hours that suit your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to work around your commitments.
• Flexible Working Options
  - Benefit from modern, flexible working arrangements that support productivity and wellbeing.
• Paid Professional Development
  - Access CPD support to stay up to date with industry best practice.
• Inclusive Team Environment
  - Join a supportive and collaborative team that values diversity and professional contribution.

• Maintain membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and adhere to all professional conduct codes, including keeping your Continuing Professional Development up to date.
• Support the Valuation and Estates Team Leader by providing professional advice on the Council's commercial investment and operational property portfolios, including leasing, acquisition, sales, valuation, property management, and rationalisation.
• Provide expert advice on the Council's residential property portfolio, including acquisitions, sales, and valuations.
• Lead estates projects with revenue implications of up to £50,000 per annum or capital values of up to £500,000.
• Act as the primary point of contact for over 2,000 commercial property tenants of the Council.
• Deliver property and valuation advice to Council project teams across departments including Regeneration, Housing, Highways, and Education.
• Support the Council's growth agenda by maximising investment portfolio revenue, generating capital receipts, and delivering savings through property rationalisation and efficient use of operational stock.
• Implement RICS best practice across all activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procedures for file structures and database management, keeping records accurate and up to date.

• Degree-level education with a professional qualification (RICS).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Proven experience in asset and estate management, valuation, or development and regeneration.
• Strong understanding of professional standards required by a recognised professional body.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management, and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Living and working in Southampton offers an excellent blend of coastal living and city convenience. With a rich maritime history, a thriving cultural scene, and beautiful green spaces, Southampton is a fantastic place to live and work while developing your career in estates surveying.