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)
Job Type: Full-time, Interim, inside IR35.
Location: Barnsley, Hybrid.
Length of role: Initial 3 months.
We are seeking qualified Estates Surveyors with a passion for real estate and a desire to work in the public sector. Ideal candidates will have MRICS status or a relevant qualification in Real Estate, with experience in Local Authority or public sector environments. 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.