Senior Estates Valuation Surveyor - Local Authority - Reed : Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Leicester
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking an experienced Estates Valuation Surveyor to join our Asset Strategy, Valuation, and Commercial Real Estate Teams. This role offers the opportunity to become an integral part of a professional team dedicated to delivering top-notch valuation and estate asset management services for the Council. You will play a key role in encouraging business growth, job creation, and developing our property investment fund, working with a diverse range of property types.

• Lead on managing the Council’s property portfolio, dealing with a complex range of property-related issues including acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations.
• Provide high-level professional advice on valuation issues to clients, working with internal and external teams to identify new investment opportunities.
• Make recommendations for development and disposal to recover investment and generate a commercial return.
• Prepare and monitor expenditure and income budgets, inspect land and buildings, and value various interests as required.
• Support the management of the Estates function, attend decision-making boards, and deputise for the Service Manager when needed.
• Supervise and manage staff, ensuring quality and quantity in their work.

• Experience in handling a complex range of property-related issues.
• Knowledge of ethical standards and relevant legislation around land transactions and council assets.
• Ability to recognise new opportunities to enhance the council’s asset base and prepare briefing notes for senior management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to non-specialists.
• Professional membership of RICS (MRICS or FRICS).

• Healthy work/life balance with options for home working and flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• A range of flexible benefits including gym membership discounts and travel discounts.
• Relocation assistance where appropriate.

To apply for the Estates Valuation Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.