Are you a dedicated property professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a public sector environment? Cumberland Council is seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join our Corporate Assets, Fleet, and Safety team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a diverse and extensive property portfolio valued at £570m.
In this role, you will be instrumental in the proactive management of our estate, ensuring efficient use and occupation while identifying exciting opportunities for rationalisation and sustainable development. If you are ready to apply your technical expertise to support the Council's objectives and provide class-leading property guidance, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:- Assist in delivering comprehensive disposal, acquisition, and asset management case work to support the Council Plan.
- Conduct Asset Valuations for financial reporting purposes, including red book valuations to inform strategic decision-making.
- Implement the Corporate Landlord model to ensure property decisions align with the Council's Asset Management Plan.
- Support regeneration and transformation programmes by interpreting service area requirements and providing expert project input.
- Proactively manage the investment portfolio to maximize rental income and identify new economic opportunities.
- Manage project risks and implement innovative solutions for land acquisition, disposal, and investment.
- Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and briefings for project stakeholders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and project manage the Council's statutory asset valuation programme.
- Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and/or working towards APC completion.
- Must show evidence of compliance with RICS continued professional development (CPD) rules.
- Detailed knowledge of asset management planning processes and formal report writing skills.
- Considerable experience in engaging consultants, contractors, and working in partnership across sectors.
- Experience in high-level dialogue and negotiations regarding complex property issues.
- Ability to work systematically, meeting strict deadlines and audit requirements.
- Desirable: Further advanced degree/management qualification and RICS Registered Valuer status.
- Full driving licence required.
- Please note: This post requires a Basic DBS check.
- A dynamic and collaborative environment within the Council's Innovation and Commercial directorate.
- The opportunity to manage a high-value, diverse portfolio while contributing to community regeneration.
- Support for professional growth and continuous development.
- A role with a mix of office-based work and external site inspections.
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Cumberland Council is committed to excellence in property management. Our Corporate Assets team provides specialist in-house advice, ensuring our operational and investment estates not only support front-line service delivery but also foster economic growth. We pride ourselves on an outcome-focused culture and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions for our community.
To Apply:Are you ready to take the next step in your surveying career? Please submit your application to {{email protected}}
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