Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 17 November 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 09 November 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary:

FC9 45,990 - 53,263 (Pro rata)

Working Pattern:

36 hours per week (applications for part time & term time roles will be considered)

Location:

Bankhead Central, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the

How to Apply

section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at

www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

The Opportunity

Following a retirement, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) to join Fife Council's Estates Team within Property Services. This is a key professional role within a supportive and experienced team, managing and advising on one of Scotland's most diverse and interesting local authority property portfolios.




While a

full-time appointment is preferred

, we are equally keen to hear from experienced professionals seeking flexible or part-time arrangements.

About the Team and Portfolio

The Estates Team manages approximately 1,400 non-housing assets, encompassing:




A broad commercial estate


Agricultural land and community facilities


Halls, centres, telecoms and utilities infrastructure


We provide professional advice across the Council to support corporate priorities, drive best use of the property portfolio, and deliver an effective, customer-focused property service.

T

he Role

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering exposure to a wide range of estate management and professional surveying activities. There is some scope to vary duties tailoring

the role

to suit the skills and experience of the successful candidate, with opportunities in the following areas:

Residential Development

Identify and acquire land for the Council's affordable housing programme.
Negotiate land purchases or off-the-shelf acquisitions from developers.
Collaborate with colleagues in Planning, Legal and Housing Services.
Engage with landowners, developers and agents.
Ideal for candidates with experience in negotiation, development appraisal, residential valuation and planning policy.

Placemaking & Development

Lead and manage external consultants on regeneration and infrastructure projects.
Undertake feasibility and viability assessments, land assembly, and project delivery.
Contribute to major corporate projects including the
Levenmouth

Rail Link, Dunfermline Northern Link Road, and town centre regeneration schemes in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.

Acquisitions, Sales & Leasing

Negotiate acquisitions for Council projects such as new cemeteries, schools and care homes.
Manage disposals of surplus assets to deliver capital receipts (e.g. former schools, surplus offices, industrial units).
Involve yourself in a wide range of commercial agency work.

Property Management

Contribute to the management of a leased-out portfolio generating circa 5m p.a.
Undertake lease management, rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations with tenants and their agents.
Work alongside colleagues dealing with billing, compliance and repairs.

Valuation

Provide valuations for acquisitions, disposals, asset accounting, and statutory purposes.
Assess values for access rights, servitudes and wayleaves.
Support the annual Asset Valuation programme contributing to financial reporting.

About You

You'll be an MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with broad professional experience and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. You will demonstrate:
Sound professional judgement and an ability to interpret and apply legislation.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
This is a role suited to a surveyor who values professional challenge, enjoys variety, and wants to contribute directly to the ongoing development and regeneration of Fife's communities.

The Person

You will hold a degree-level qualification in a property-related discipline, with a proven track record in a professional surveying environment. You'll bring a solid understanding of the property market and have a sound grasp of relevant legislation and professional standards.




The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Professional Qualification

: Chartered Surveyor status (MRICS)

Professional Experience

: Proven background in one or more of the following - commercial property valuation, leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and development. Experience within a local authority or public sector context would be advantageous but not essential.

Communication

: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.

Organisation

: Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

Flexibility

: A positive, adaptable attitude and the capacity to respond to changing priorities and service demands.

Teamwork

: A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Driving Licence

: A full, valid driving licence is required.

What Fife Council Offers

Fife Council offers a 36-hour working week for full-time employees, with 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 days after five years' service) plus 8 public holidays.




We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours and hybrid home/office working (subject to service requirements). While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates must be able to travel to and attend various locations throughout Fife.




In addition, you will benefit from a generous Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme, along with opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression within a large and supportive organisation.

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria

Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our

How We Work Matters

behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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Alternative Formats

- Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email:

transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For an informal chat please contact: David Harvey, Lead Professional Estates

david.harvey@fife.gov.uk

or Michael O'Gorman, Estates and Asset Manager

michael.ogorman@fife.gov.uk