Estates Surveyor- Corporate And Housing

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To identify strategic opportunities for property use that meet the requirements of the Corporate Property Strategy within the Corporate Estate (which includes education properties and some housing workstreams)

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Working as part of a multi-disciplinary property team this role will undertake casework primarily focused on general estates management, ensuring work is delivered on time and to budget, assuming quality and technical accuracy.

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To undertake property valuations for a variety of purposes (including rent, development appraisal and financial).

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To undertake inspections and measurement of land and property in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

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To undertake the acquisition and disposal of land and property, from initial due diligence through to instructing legal services upon agreement of terms and continuing to liaise thereafter as necessary.

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To handle general estate and property management matters, including the landlord and tenant relationships, provide advice to clients and provide monthly rental account variance reports, managing debt as necessary.

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To instruct landlord repairs and maintenance incorporating service charge for a variety of properties including the setting and monitoring of budgets and reconciling for end of year as well as monthly variance reporting, ensuring that all works and service are properly procured in line with Contract Procedure Rules

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To ensure, in liaison with colleagues that property databases and terrier systems are updated in a timely manner and ensure that property management records are up to date at all times, including the use of systems and data sets for reporting purposes and estate planning, in particular inputting into the Asset Management Plans.

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To work with and assist project managers and client departments as necessary and form part of multi-disciplinary teams through all stages of a project, being engaged in all property- based aspects of the proposals.

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To manage and be responsible for the professional development of the Assistant Surveyor (Commercial) and the Assistant Surveyor (Corporate and Housing).

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Degree in Surveying, Property Management or a related discipline with membership of the RICS or enrolled and working toward completion of APC.

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Significant post qualification experience preferably within local government with the ability to illustrate successful estate management managing a diverse property portfolio.

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Excellent organisation skills, with attention to detail, able to prioritise and meet deadlines, and manage expectations.

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Be a good communicator with the ability to build excellent customer and team relationships, demonstrating a professional aptitude building confidence and trust.

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Understand the needs of the business and demonstrate ability to assimilate options and alternative courses of action for coherent decision making.

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Ability to work without supervision and to accept responsibility for decisions taken.

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To ensure that the professional standards of delivery set out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors are adhered to and to take responsibility for managing, recording and maintaining your continuing professional development.