Technical Surveyor and Site Manager

This role has a starting salary of 41,585 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen to join our Estates Management team as a Site Manager. This is an opportunity to develop your career as part of a fast-paced Land and Property function, collaborating with enthusiastic professionals who want to make a difference.

This role is mainly site based and the team split their time between working from home, visiting site and collaborating together in the office.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Land and Property is a key function of the Council and is part of an ambitious improvement programme which aims to deliver a more efficient and cost-effective provision of services. The Land and Property team is transforming Surrey County Council's property portfolio in line with the Asset and Place Strategy (Apply online only , which sets out the Council's approach to the strategic management of its assets. The portfolio is significant and diverse, incorporating over 1500 assets, valued at more than 2bn and with a revenue budget of more than 35m p.a.

Reporting to our GRT and Vacant Property Team Leader, you will assist in managing our portfolio of gypsy caravan sites, ensuring the landlord's obligations are fulfilled and occupiers are compliant with the terms of the occupancy agreement. You will also be involved in implementing the County Council's unauthorised encampment policy and assisting with other property management and estates issues within the team.

The role is varied and includes:

• Contributing towards the overall development plan for the delivery of all services to Travellers and other tenants of the County Council where necessary, liaising with partner and Traveller organisations.
• This is a specialist role, which involves working with the Traveller community and other rural site dwellers and other agencies active in this complex and sensitive area.
• Managing the sites pro-actively taking decisions over the repair and maintenance, security, and other day-to-day property management issues arising from the managed Gypsy and other related sites ensuring that services are delivered on time, are fit for purpose, facilities are inspected and checked and are legally compliant with regulatory standards.
• Implementing a sound robust mechanism for collection of rents and housing benefit and ensuring any other relevant outgoings are paid by occupiers of the Gypsy Sites, and to provide the Estates Delivery Manager with regular arrears reports and income projections and instruct Legal Services.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be shortlisted for interview to this position your application will clearly show evidence of:

• Dealing with confrontational situations whilst remaining calm and professional
• Basic knowledge of the law with regards to our Traveller community
• Previous property management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Report writing and presenting evidence in Civil and Criminal Courts
• Working closely within a team to ensure Health and Safety and positive outcomes

Our team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/10/2025 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.