JOB TITLE Estates Surveyor
POST NUMBER 000069
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £37,261 to £40,478 pa plus Market Forces Supplement £9,522 – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
As part of our Estates and Corporate Landlord function, the Estates Surveyor plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Council manages its assets efficiently and effectively.
Key responsibilities include
• managing the Council’s commercial property portfolio of shops, industrial units, ground rented properties and other non–housing assets
• marketing and letting vacant units
• negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals
• dealing with tenancy and maintenance issues
• taking action in respect of rent arrears, enforcement of lease terms
• ensuring budgets are met.
• assisting with disposals of land and property
• developing and implementing the Council’s asset review process and disposals programme
• providing valuations of land and property
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have: -
• membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• a RICS accredited degree in Estate Management or Surveying
• proven experience in valuations and estate management
• the ability to negotiate commercial deals including rent reviews and lease renewals
• good working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant law and valuation methodology
OUR BENEFITS
- Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
- Part time and Job share opportunism - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
- 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
- Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
- Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
- Discounted Health and Fitness membership
- Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Melanie Chiknagi - Deputy Head of Estates
Melanie.Chiknagi@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 24 September 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
