Surveyor career grade

We are working with a local authority in Barnsley to find a Surveyor on an interim basis.

If you are interested, please send me an updated version of your CV, with your expected hourly rate (umbrella)

Length of role: Initial 3 months.

The role involves supporting our Estates team across three key areas: acquisitions and disposals, commercial property management, and valuation.

Day to Day of the role:

• Assist in delivering the Council’s 5-year disposal programme of surplus assets.
• Prepare sites for sale, including feasibility studies, development planning, and valuation appraisals.
• Handle marketing, negotiation, and finalising contract terms/agreements through to completion.
• Support property acquisitions for highway schemes and regeneration projects, requiring strong negotiation skills.
• Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio, including retail, industrial estates, and community properties.
• Liaise with tenants and landlords, resolving enquiries and disputes.
• Handle debt management and tenant requests for alterations and assignments.
• Conduct new lettings and lease renewals, including rent valuation and service charge management.
• Review and provide strategic recommendations for the management of the Council’s industrial estates.
• Perform residential valuations for Right to Buy schemes and asset valuations for financial accounting.
• Receive training and support as required to ensure accurate and compliant valuation processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Real Estate and/or MRICS status.
• Experience in Local Authority or public sector is highly desirable.
• Aptitude to work independently and lead on allocated workload with supervision.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in one or all of the following areas: acquisitions and disposals, commercial property management, valuation.