Principal Surveyor (Land and Property)

Teqniq is searching for a Principal Surveyor (Land and Property) to work in the public sector.

37 hours per week.

3 months contract.

09:00-17:30

Job Description:

To support the Asset and Valuation Manager in the provision of professional advice on valuation, estate management matters and provision of a broad range of property related advice and support to the Council.

To manage the income and investment generating assets and wider estate ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards and generally managing the landlord and tenant relationship.

Deputise for the Asset and Valuation Manager on matters relating to the provision of the service.

Key Duties

To contribute to the management of the Councils Operational and non-operational estates of the Council’s property portfolio working with client departments to securing suitable accommodation for their service needs and to the development of Council property strategies to ensure the effective and efficient management of the Council’s property interests.

To undertake the day to day management the Councils portfolio of property interests including lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, easements, compliance with covenants, management of service charges, assisting with developing the portfolio.

To monitor the income generated from the Council’s commercial and investment portfolio and work with Finance officers to manage the recovery of rent and service charge payments.

Prepare clear and concise reports for submission to Management Team, Executive Board and Policy and Performance Boards.

To monitor and supervise surveying staff engaged in the management of the Council’s property assets and interests.

To work in conjunction with the Database Manager to ensure the property record system and asset register are accurate and up-to-date.

Provide advice on non-domestic rating matters for the Council’s property interests and supervise the external consultants handling appeals.

Consult and liaise with elected Members, partner organisations, stakeholders and the public in connection with the service.

Assist with the procurement of external consultants in accordance with legislation and the Council’s policies including preparation of briefs.

Supervise and manage consultants undertaking contracted property services on behalf of the Council.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.

Experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams
Project management methodology and processes
Politically astute, with high levels of self-awareness

Supervising the work of others including coaching and mentoring
Procurement procedures
Manage and organise own work and that of others

Work collaboratively with colleagues businesses, and organisational leaders within prescribed governance frameworks

Compliance with best value principles and s123 Local Government Act 1972
Highly developed teamwork skills, with the ability to work as a partner, developing collaborative solutions to meet business need

Experience of negotiating rent reviews, lease renewals, new leases to comply with landlord and tenant legislation and managing the general landlord and tenant relationship
Compliance with planning legislation
Able to coach and mentor colleagues and staff

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