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Job Title: Interim Estates Surveyor
Location: West Midlands
Contract Type: Interim - 6-months+
Salary: Inside IR35 - Circa (Apply online only) per day
Our client, a local authority in the West Midlands, is seeking an Interim Estates Surveyor to assist in delivering a comprehensive Professional Valuation and Estates Management service. This key role will involve managing acquisitions, disposals, leases, ratings assessments, and other general estate management responsibilities. The role requires a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong knowledge of current legislation and valuation techniques.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections, surveys, and valuations to provide expert advice on property acquisitions, disposals, and leases (including renewals, rent reviews, and licences).
- Negotiate and process easements, wayleaves, appropriations, and other property agreements.
- Manage buildings insurance valuations, including processing claims and arranging coverage.
- Handle non-domestic rating assessments and appeals.
- Maintain and update the asset register.
- Oversee the project management of development and refurbishment schemes.
- Provide strategic advice to City Council departments and Members regarding the Corporate Estate.
- Support the Council when it acts as an agent for other bodies.
- Advise on lease variations, dilapidations, breaches of covenant, and the protection of property rights.
Qualifications & Experience
- Full RICS Membership
- Proven experience in acquisitions (both by agreement and under CPO powers), disposals, lease renewals, rent reviews, and other property management activities.
- Strong knowledge of current legislation and valuation techniques relevant to property interests, landlord and tenant matters, non-domestic rating, and building insurance.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Ability to provide strategic advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and Council members.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed).
