Estates Surveyor

Estates Surveyor - Commercial Property & Asset Management

Are you a property professional looking to make a tangible impact on your community? Cumberland Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Estates Surveyor to join our Corporate Assets, Fleet, and Safety team. In this pivotal role, you will help manage a diverse £570m property portfolio that serves as the backbone for both essential front-line service delivery and economic regeneration.

This is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a forward-thinking environment, ensuring the efficient use, occupation, and development of our Council estate while maximising value for the public.

Responsibilities:

• Provide class-leading property expertise, including red book valuations, to guide senior management decision-making.
• Execute a range of disposal, acquisition, and asset management casework to support the Council's long-term strategic ambitions.
• Conduct Asset Valuations for financial reporting and lead the implementation of the Corporate Landlord model across the estate.
• Proactively manage the investment portfolio to maximise rental income and identify new commercial opportunities.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and programme risks associated with property projects.
• Deliver innovative solutions for regeneration and transformation programmes, interpreting service requirements into actionable project plans.
• Prepare and present high-level reports and briefings for diverse stakeholders, including senior colleagues and members of the public.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver the statutory asset valuation programme within a performance management framework.

Qualifications:

• Membership: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and/or working towards APC completion.
• Compliance: Evidence of compliance with RICS continued professional development (CPD) rules.
• Experience: Significant experience in engaging consultants/contractors, professional negotiations, and managing property-related casework.
• Technical Knowledge: Detailed understanding of asset management planning processes and proficiency in formal report writing.
• Skills: A systematic, resilient, and assertive approach to problem-solving, with a strong commitment to collaborative team working.
• Desirable: Further advanced degree or management qualification; RICS Registered Valuer status.

What we offer:

• Assignment: 3 months
• Salary: £300 per day
• Location: Cumbria - county wide
• Working Hours: 37 hours
• Environment: Agile working is actively encouraged, with opportunities to engage in both office-based strategy and external site inspections.

Company Description:

Cumberland Council's Corporate Assets department acts as an in-house property consultancy, providing specialist advice and management for a vast and varied portfolio. We are committed to innovation, commercial viability, and the delivery of high-quality services that foster community growth and economic prosperity. We champion a positive, inclusive, and outcome-focused culture.

To Apply:

If you are ready to apply your surveying expertise to support the delivery of essential public services, we invite you to submit your application.

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skills

building surveys

education

BSc building surveying