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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy authority in Southampton. Are looking for a Estates Surveyor to join their organisation.

Job Role: Estates Surveyor
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until June 2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Southampton
Rate of Pay: £31.13 p/h umbrella
Pay Negotiable: TBC
Office Based/Hybrid: An average of 1 day week visit to Southampton for property inspection is necessary.
Short Brief:
An Estate Surveyor is required for the Council's extensive HRA Commercial portfolio.

The HRA portfolio consists of both secondary and tertiary retail properties.

The Successful candidate will carry out rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings of vacant properties.

They will manage repairs and maintenance, working in collaboration with the Repairs and Maintenance team and the rental income working closely with the internal finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain membership of RICS and adhere to all professional codes of conduct including taking responsibility for own Continuing Professional Conduct.
• Support the Valuation and Estates Team Leader in providing professional advice on the Council’s commercial investment and operational property portfolios including matters relating to leasing, acquisition, sale, valuation, property management and rationalisation.
• To provide a point of contact for many of the 2000 + Council commercial property tenants.
• To provide property and valuation support / advice to the Council project teams i.e. Regeneration, Housing, Highways or Education.
• To undertake the estate management of the investment and operational property portfolio, this includes monitoring income, compliance, insurance, and repair activities.
• Manage requests for alteration, assignments and sub lettings. Management of lease events including lease renewals and rent reviews.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Estates Surveyor role or equivalent 
• Degree level education with professional qualification (RICS)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• To demonstrate requisite experience and understanding of the asset and estate management, valuation, and or development and regeneration process.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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