JOB VACANCY
SENIOR ESTATES SURVEYOR
Department: Property & Leisure Services
Directorate: Environmental & Community Services
Salary: Grade H - £42,708 to £46,731 per year, £22.14 to £24.22 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Hybrid/home working is available.
Calling RICS Surveyors: Make a Difference in Property Management for Lasting Community Impact!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work as our Senior Estates Surveyor. Leading a small team of estates professionals, you will have responsibility for the effective management of council land and property assets. In this varied and interesting role, you will deliver the council’s new Property Asset Management Plan which entails reviewing all current property holdings, undertaking negotiations for the sale, purchase or letting of properties, managing properties and carrying out or procuring property asset valuations.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
• Proven expertise in strategic asset management, estate management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of RICS standards, with experience in capital asset valuation.
• A RICS accredited degree or diploma in Estate Management.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Effective negotiation skills for property transactions, and familiarity with regulatory compliance.
• Excellent team leadership and programme management abilities.
• Strong analytical skills to oversee asset data and make informed decisions.
Why Choose Erewash Borough Council?
Enter a new era of exciting change and transformation. Our new Corporate and People Strategies place our number one asset – our staff - at the heart of everything we do. Erewash Borough Council offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a real impact in the public sector and in the local community. Join us on this inspiring journey towards a bright future!
Our council stands out with its robust financial management and a solid medium to long-term financial strategy.
Ideally situated in the vibrant East Midlands, we have seamless transport connections from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester and beyond. We offer free parking throughout the borough and friendly staff. Embrace the convenience of remote work options alongside a genuinely flexible flexi scheme and a host of family-friendly policies.
Why Join Us?
• Impactful Work: Your expertise will shape council policies, helping us achieve effective land use and sustainable growth.
• Career Development: We value professional growth and offer continuous training and development.
Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary and staff development opportunities, you will also have access to:
• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Great opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Subsidised leisure membership at our local sports facillities with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefits lifestyle discounts and salary sacrifice schemes through Vivup.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1st December 2024 at midnight.
If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council please contact Tom Haddock, Property & Estates Manager, on 0115 907 2289. No recruitment agencies or advertisers please.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at
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