Job Description

Salary

: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum, experience dependant.

Location:

Durham, County Durham

Contract:

Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.

We have the opportunity for a Senior Agency Surveyor to join the Commercial Estates team at Align Property Services.

As an Agency Surveyor, you will lead on property disposals, lettings, and acquisitions across the North of England, advising both local authority and private clients. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of instructions including sales, lettings, acquisitions, and development opportunities, while preparing marketing strategies, valuations, and disposal reports. Working closely with our in-house specialists in architecture, building surveying, engineering, and sustainability, you'll maximise value and deliver integrated solutions.


The role also involves leading marketing campaigns, conducting viewings, negotiating heads of terms, and providing accurate client reporting and advice in line with RICS standards and public-sector governance. You will build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, and occupiers, support business development initiatives, and mentor junior team members.

Align Property Services, who are we?

We are an award-winning building design consultancy, with our Commercial Agency team recently winning the ''Best Office Deal'' award at The Yorkshire Commercial Real Estate Awards 2025.



Align Property Services is a limited company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council. We are one of the largest multi-disciplined building design consultancies in the North of England. We are collaborative in the way we work, offering a broad range of services in Architecture, Sustainability, Building Surveying, Project Management, Civil & Structural, Transport Planning, Bridges, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, CDM, Property Advisory, Estate Management and Commercial Agency.



We are dynamic and diverse in our approach to projects, from valuing small gardens to multi-million-pound listed structures including schools, fire stations, care homes and other public and commercial buildings across the UK. We are in continuous development of new projects with North Yorkshire Council and other public and private sector clients, and it is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve.

Want to learn more?

Further information and project case studies can be found on our

website

and in our

quarterly newsletter.

To be successful in this position, you will:

Be MRICS qualified (or working towards) with significant experience in commercial agency or valuation. Be able to manage multiple transactions and deliver results. Have strong negotiation skills and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Be IT proficient, including the use of Microsoft Packages Hold a full UK driver license, with access to a vehicle.

For a full outline of the role and responsibilities, please read the full job description

What we can offer you:

When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.



In return for your commitment, we offer:


A Competitive salary up to 45,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience. Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%. 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year. Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance. Professional development through varying project work.
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help youon shopping, days out, or nights in. Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service. Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk.



To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 3

rd

of December

2025

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.


Please note, we will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Senior Agency Surveyor

Salary:

40,000 - 45,000

Posted:

13/11/2025

Closing date:

03/12/2025

Closing time:

23:59