Estate Surveyor - MRICS

A busy local authority has an immediate need for a temporary Estate Surveyor to support the busy team.

Your new role
Contribute to the disposal and acquisitions programme, ensuring that allocated cases are progressed at pace. Regularly report the disposals and acquisitions programmes to Senior Council staff. To lead negotiations in respect of these and issuing instructions to external agents where appropriate. Support the Land and Schools and Corporate Asset team members in the effective disposal of surplus land and property To contribute to the annual lease event plan ensuring all allocated
Rent reviews, break clauses and lease expiry dates are allocated, progressed, and reported on a monthly basis.To provide strategic advice and valuations in respect of rating and council tax assessments, revaluations and to submit and negotiate appeals where applicable
To assist in making representations to Planning Authorities in respect of Local Plans to ensure that the client's interests are protected, and development opportunities are identified.Appraising and evaluating property transactions and preparing approval reports. Consulting with senior colleagues in respect of surplus properties, lease events and general estate management issues in accordance with the Council's policy.To deputise for the Senior Estates Surveyor, including at Council meetings and external engagements.To provide annual asset valuations and market valuations in respect of the Council's freehold and leasehold property portfolio for inclusion within financial accounts/statements, complying with RICS, CIPFA and IFRS regulations. Responding to questions from colleagues and audit on valuations completed. Dealing with aspects of property management including advising the County Council in respect of and leading negotiations for lease obligations (landlord/ tenant compliance), service charges, Corporate Landlord obligations, ensuring Energy Performance Certification in place, actively managing the freehold and leasehold portfolio event management (such as lease renewals, rent review and breaks) and all general estate management matters such as boundary disputes, land ownership queries, wayleaves, and access licenses.To manage a workload of professional consultancy and Estates work to third party organisations such as District Councils, NHS Trusts and Academy Trust Schools. Providing decision maker briefings and communication activity to reach satisfactory outcomes for the organisations being represented.

Undertaking inspections of both occupied and vacant properties.

Providing reports on condition and measurements of all properties inspected.What you'll need to succeed
A relevant degree and MRICS
Registered Valuer is desirable
What you'll get in return
350- 400 per day, weekly pay and a contract to last past Christmas into the New Year
What you need to do now
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