Job Description

Senior Surveyor, Property Services - Grade K

About the role....

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Senior Surveyor to join our Property Services Team dealing with disposals, acquisitions, valuation, rent reviews, lettings and all other matters associated with the management of the Council's commercial property portfolio.



You will be required to have a good technical knowledge and extensive experience of commercial property management, including landlord and tenant. You should have good IT skills, with good presentation and negotiation skills, be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team, be self motivated and comfortable handling a constantly challenging workload.





You will hold a relevant degree or similar qualification. We welcome applications from those RICS qualified or imminently sitting their APC. You will need to have a driving licence, access to a car or means to mobility support.





Please take a look at the full job profile for the key responsibility of the post. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet all of the essential criteria.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant. We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year. You'll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising up to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service. You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have ...

Knowledge


Detailed working knowledge of relevant legislation/technical aspects. Knowledge of commercial property markets Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good presentation and negotiation skills. Able to work to deadlines and deal with varying workloads. Able to work on own initiative. Able to work as part of a team/teams. Knowledge of local authority legislation and procedures. Knowledge of property related appraisal software, spreadsheets and databases. Good ICT skills.




Experience


Proven experience of property management.




Qualifications




Degree or masters qualification in appropriate property related subject. Member of the RICS or working imminently towards. Current driving licence, access to a car or means to mobility support.

It's time to apply!

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please call Emma Sellar on 0191 433 5228 or email emmasellar@gateshead.gov.uk



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