Estates Surveyor

Estates Surveyor

Location:

Essex
Rate: £61 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract:

Initial 3 months

Hours:

37 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Hybrid working available
The Opportunity
We are currently working with a Local Authority in Essex who are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join their property team on an initial 3-month contract.

This role offers the chance to support the strategic and operational management of a diverse public-sector property portfolio, helping the authority manage workload pressures across estates management, valuations and landlord & tenant matters.

The Role
You will be responsible for delivering a broad range of estates and valuation services, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure best value and professional compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

· Managing a varied caseload of estates management matters

· Undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews, disposals and acquisitions

· Providing professional valuation advice for a range of property assets

· Handling landlord and tenant issues, negotiations and transactions

· Preparing reports, recommendations and briefing notes for senior officers

· Liaising with legal services, finance teams and external consultants

· Supporting the delivery of the council's strategic asset management objectives
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:

· Proven experience working as an Estates Surveyor, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting

· Strong knowledge of landlord & tenant legislation and property transactions

· Experience undertaking or overseeing property valuations

· Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to manage a varied workload and work autonomously

· Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is highly desirable
What's on Offer
·£61 per hour Umbrella

· Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension

· Hybrid working arrangement

· Opportunity to work within a well-established local authority property team
Interested?
If this role could be of interest, please send an up-to-date CV or get in touch directly.
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