Job Description

Principal Estates Officer / RICS Chartered Valuation SurveyorJob description

We are seeking an experienced RICS Chartered Valuation Surveyor to play a pivotal role in the management of our diverse property portfolio. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the economic vitality of Neath Port Talbot. You will provide expert valuation and property advice that shapes development and enhances our public assets for the benefit of everyone who lives and works within Neath Port Talbot.

This is an ideal position for a proactive professional who thrives on challenge and wants to see their expertise translate into real-world results in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

This post is Maternity cover to 1/2/2026

What you will be doing:

As a Principal Estates Officer, you will be a key member of our professional property team, reporting to the Principal Estates Manager. Your responsibilities will be broad and impactful:

Lead on Key Valuations: Undertake a variety of complex valuations, including for asset, capital accounting, rating, and insurance purposes. Oversee Strategic Transactions: Manage and negotiate acquisitions, disposals, and lease agreements (renewals, rent reviews). Shape Council Projects: Provide financial appraisals and valuation advice to multi-disciplinary teams. Proactively Manage Our Portfolio: Assist in managing our substantial land and property assets, identifying opportunities to optimise use and deliver value for the community. Provide Expert Advice: Provide clear and professional advice on a range of property-related enquiries to colleagues and stakeholders.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will be:

A RICS Chartered Surveyor with a background in General Practice. A RICS Registered Valuer, essential for our statutory valuations. Commercially Astute: Experienced in property transactions and negotiations, ideally with an understanding of the public sector landscape. An Excellent Communicator: Able to build strong relationships and convey complex information clearly to a variety of audiences. A Team Player: Ready to work proactively within a team of dedicated professionals to achieve shared goals. Proficient with IT, including Microsoft Office suite.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues& efforts and achievements. We also believe that there&s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you&ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years& service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
Office working hours are 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30 am - 4.30 pm on Friday; however, the Council operates a flexi-time system around these times.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For more information and how to apply please visit the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Your workstyle will be an agile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces as well as the opportunity to carry out your work on any days and at any times.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 47,754.00-50,788.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Neath SA11 2GG

Reference ID: REQ04392