Surveyor - Reed Talent Solutions : Job Details

Reed Talent Solutions are currently working with a South Yorkshire based Local Authority to recruit a surveyor on an initial three-month contract. The post-holder will support the Principal Surveyors in the provision of an integrated and comprehensive strategic property service to the Council, in accordance with the RICS Valuation.

Role Information

• Location - Barnsley
• 3 month contract with potential to extend
• £19.85 per hour (£39,000 salary equivalent)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out land, property and site visits (in accordance with health and safety guidance), to undertake inspections, valuations, measurement of land, conduct negotiations, agree leases, tenancies, easements, investigate queries and complaints and respond.
• Deal with customer enquiries on land and property matters on the phone, in writing and face to face.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.
• Provide structured and professional advice and develop effective strategies to encourage the growth of small businesses using our assets.
• Provide structured and professional advice and develop effective strategies to reduce the number of assets held by the Council.
• Produce development site opportunities and encourage development by de-risking the sites in collaboration with key Business Units to support developers. • Produce statements for representation at Landlord & Tenant Act appeals.
• Assist with corporate and inter-departmental projects, enquiries, presentations etc.
• Contribute to new lean policies, procedures and guidance.
• Assist in advising the council on national legislation and guidance as it affects asset management.
• Contribute to the preparation of the asset management plan and other forms of asset guidance.
• Make a substantial contribution to corporate projects, enquiries, presentations etc.
• Respond to consultation documents from Government and other outside bodies as appropriate.
• Supervision and work allocation to junior members of staff / students and external consultants.

Essential Criteria

• Full Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - General Practice and Valuation
• Registered Valuer
• Experience of general valuation and estate management
• Experience of general valuation and estate management#
• Detailed knowledge of general valuation and estate/asset management strategies and policies and the application of RICS Valuation - Professional Standards 2014 (Red Book) and Code of Conduct and CIPFA guidelines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, Access.