Principle Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Principal Surveyor to join their Estates & Assets Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within an estates management environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to provide a strong and professional lead for the management and delivery of the Estates Team’s operational services, supporting and deputising for the Head of Estates as required, whilst undertaking a varied professional caseload.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Carrying out property valuations including rental, capital, statutory, asset and disposals.
• Managing landlord & tenant matters such as lease renewals, rent reviews, rent negotiations and service charges.
• Handling property acquisitions and disposals including compulsory purchase.
• Supporting the Council’s asset valuation programme and regeneration schemes.
• Deputising for the Head of Estates and supervising Estates Surveyors, Business Centres’ Manager and support staff.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• MRICS or FRICS qualification.
• Proven experience in estates management, including valuations, landlord & tenant, disposals, acquisitions and property review.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Experience in regeneration and redevelopment schemes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and present professional issues.
• Experience of leading and mentoring professional staff within a team environment.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering up to £45 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £34–£36 PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to megan.ford@servicecare.org.uk or call Megan at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.