Graduate Portfolio Surveyor

Employer Kingston Council
Location(s) Kingston
Workplace Type Hybrid Working
Contract Type Fixed Term
Length of Employment / Contract End Date 24 Months
Working Hours Full Time
Grade F
Hours Per Week 36
Salary Range £33,987 - £38,739
Salary Basis Per annum
Leave Entitlement 27 days
Final date to receive applications 13/02/2026, 23:55
Anticipated Interview Date(s) 19th Feb and the 23rd Feb

Found in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.
We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.

• Supporting senior surveyors with lease events, such as lease renewals, rent reviews, exercising break options and disposals
• Work closely with legal services to monitor progress of lease events
• Assist with writing reports and keeping senior management informed
• Contact tenants and undertake inspections across the commercial property portfolio
• Ensure rents are paid and assist with debt management and reporting

• Completed and obtained a degree in estates management or similar from a RICS accredited course (Essential)
• Experience of lease management including landlord and tenant processes (Essential)
• Keen interest in property management and a willingness to support and learn from more experienced senior staff (Desirable)
• Confidence to communicate with a range of stakeholders and keep them informed of progress (Essential)
• Be diligent and keep robust working records of caseload to ensure you are up to speed with progress (Essential)
• Be able to work independently but not be afraid to ask for help when required (Desirable)

Excellent opportunity to join a local authority property team in Kingston upon Thames. You will be joining a supportive group of senior surveyors and will work on a varied caseload of commercial and corporate property matters. This is a proactive team who work with a number of service areas and external tenants where strong communication skills are key. The property team manages a wide range of lease events and property management processes to ensure the council is a reliable and compliant landlord.

This post will support the senior surveyors to ensure the property portfolio is managed smoothly and safely.

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We are constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave.
• Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
• Interest free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.

Apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV…