Principal Surveyor

V85103592

£47 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

Public Sector And Council

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Principal Surveyor is responsible for delivering a range of professional estate management case work, primarily on the estates portfolio.

Responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of a case load of higher value asset management using landlord and tenant knowledge and expertise to maximise value from the estate. Using RICS valuation methodology undertake rent reviews, lease renewals, monitor actions such as break notices, rent free periods, and provide recommendation reports to the Senior Asset Manager.
Provide technical and expert advice to council services and directorates on complex or sensitive service delivery improvements including occupancy agreements, procure specialist valuation reports from third party suppliers, and provide recommendation reports including reports to Executive and Delegated Decisions.
Lead on complex negotiations for leasehold acquisitions and disposals, licences, easements, and wayleaves, making recommendations on the best terms to the Senior Asset Manager. Assist with Compulsory Purchase Orders.
Assist the Senior Asset Manager to manage the capital receipts programme.
Provide reports to the Asset Management Review Group on council owned land and property identifying surplus assets for disposal at best consideration in accordance with S.123 legislation.
Manage the asset valuation programme ensuring that the value of the Council’s land and property portfolio is accurately reported for accounting purposes. Ensure accurate records are provided to the data input officer and support the asset valuation programme at times liaising with the external valuers, finance and audit to ensure valuation deadlines are achieved.

Responsibilities

A Member of RICS with three years surveying experience at a similar senior level.
The postholder must hold a full current UK driving license or equivalent
The post is flexible and will require both home working and office working to be agreed
Experience of working within the Public Sector and with external partners
Demonstrable up to date knowledge of property management, delivering property and related projects. Proven experience of producing specification, commissioning specialist services, supervising, monitoring, inspecting, approving, work and projects.
Demonstrable ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports, letters, and emails appropriate to the audience.
Ability and willingness to present reports to Committees.
Evidence of ability to communicate and work in a highly pressured environment, effectively face to face with a wide range of people at all levels.
Ability to manage and develop others to achieve their full potential and to achieve project objectives