Senior Estates Surveyor

SENIOR ESTATES SURVEYOR - 3 MONTHS - INSIDE IR35 (£31 - £35 per hour)

Loriens East Refrewshire based client is looking for a Senior Estates Surveyor to join on an initial 3 month contract.

The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary Property & Technical Services Team as an experienced MRICS qualified general practice surveyor with registered valuer status or be eligible to obtain. The post holder will provide a comprehensive property management service undertaking duties in relation to all aspects of estates and valuation issues of property portfolio, to ensure the effective management of the property assets.

Key Activities

• To assist in the delivery of an effective and efficient Estates Management Service in relation to the acquisition, disposal and management of property interests.
• To assist in the provision of a property management service in support of client department and divisional service delivery requirements.
• As a Registered Valuer, will ensure that all property transactions and estates related valuation services adhere to the statutory legal and financial requirements.
• Collate and analyse rent and sales evidence for comparison purposes.
• To undertake negotiations with landowners and developers relating to land and property transactions.
• To provide professional valuation advice relating to rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions, disposals and valuations for the commercial and specialist assets i.e schools, community halls and leisure facilities.
• To assist in the provision of an effective tenant management service to business clients.
• To assist in the efficient management and development of property assets and leased portfolio.
• To assist in supporting community organisations with property related matters for Community Asset Transfer requests.
• Monitoring rent collection to ensure timeous payment and taking appropriate action where there are breaches in the commercial lease terms.
• Undertake "marching in" dilapidations inspections and associated reports.
• To monitor and negotiate rating valuations arising from property interests.
• To liaise with other Council services, attend meetings with external agencies and the public.
• To prepare Committee reports and briefing papers as required for elected members consideration.
• To assist in the collation and maintenance of comprehensive records covering all property interests. This will include the preparation and valuation of asset register.

General Activities

• To assist in developing good working relationships with landlord, tenants, external organisations and colleagues.
• Promote the health and safety of employees at work and of service users through the implementation of the policy on health, safety and welfare at work and in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements, leading by example.
• To ensure that the Estates Management services are provided within a Best Value/quality framework and that performance is regularly monitored and continuous improvement achieved.
• To receive mail on a regular basis and respond as appropriate promptly
• To be aware of and exercise as appropriate, the Corporate Policies on Staff Conditions of Service, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety at Work etc.
• Ensure that the Customer Service Commitment is followed in all dealings with the people we serve
• To ensure compliance with the Standing Orders, Scheme of Delegations, Financial Regulations and Statutory Responsibilities.
• To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Estates Team Leader and senior management.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.