Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation that is committed to delivery
through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and
supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for
everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by
welcoming new ideas from everyone.
About the Role
A new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Investment and
Development service as a Graduate or Part Qualified Estates Surveyor. This role will work in close
collaboration with the Assets Manager on the operational management of the Council’s Corporate
Property portfolio, ensuring that statutory and other property obligations are met, leases and
tenants are managed, properties are maintained, council assets are protected and income is
maximised.
With the support of the Assets Manager, key responsibilities of the role include:
▪ managing and maintaining the Council’s asset management database, making changes, updates
and improvements where necessary and when requested.
▪ understanding the main terms and conditions of Leases, Licences and Heads of Terms for
Lettings, Lease Renewals and disposal and acquisition of land and/or property.
▪ assisting in the renewal of leases, lettings, rent reviews, licences for alterations and the sale &
purchase of land and property.
▪ monitoring the collection of rents, service charges and other income related to property.
▪ assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Asset Management Plan
▪ Supporting the development of best practice in conjunction with current legislation and
guidance to best manage our land and property holding.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Estate Management or equivalent RICS accredited academic
surveying qualification and be prepared to work towards becoming a corporate member of the
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Academic experience across a range of disciplines
including lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews and valuations is essential.
Previous experience of working in an asset management environment or Corporate Property
experience would be advantageous.
Additional Information
Benefits
We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working
and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for
your role if applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual
leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension
scheme, free parkingfor all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as
subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets,
shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.
Closing date: 2nd April 2023
Interview date: 17th April 2023
Contact details
For an informal discussion, please contact Mike Cummings, Property Asset Manager on 01276
707217, Mike.Cummings@surreyheath.gov.uk
Our Commitment
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service
delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
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