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Disposals and Acquisitions Surveyor

Employer
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Location
Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Salary
£36,876 - £38,813
Closing date
7 Aug 2020

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Sector
Highways Maintenance
Job role
Surveyor
Contract Type
Full time

Kirklees Council vision is to be a district which combines a strong, sustainable economy with a great quality of life - leading to thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives. This vision is supported by our Health and Wellbeing and Economic Strategies, and backed up by our newly adopted Local Plan and a transformative investment program.

The Council aims to revitalise Huddersfield Town Centre, transform Dewsbury Town Centre and North Kirklees, deliver significant housing growth in line with the new Local Plan and provide the infrastructure required to enable this to happen including new schools, leisure facilities, specialist accommodation and roads

Kirklees Councils Economy and Infrastructure Directorate have capacity for up to 3 qualified surveyors to join the Disposals and Acquisitions Asset team under the Head of Corporate Landlord to actively assist not only in the teams role in the strategic leadership and management of the council’s land and property assets including management of the Councils commercial estate, and  general portfolio management, but also provide advice and property related guidance  in the project management and development of assets contributing to the Councils corporate regeneration projects and initiatives including major highway improvement schemes , housing development projects in accordance with corporate partners, Town Centre regeneration and investment acquisitions and  compulsory purchase processes.

As a key officer in the team you will be a fully qualified  Chartered Surveyor with a strong background in property and capable of  providing leadership , direction, high technical ability and knowledge  and delivery on a full range of general practice surveying skills to include landlord and tenant portfolio management including  rent reviews, lease renewals and lettings. You will be required to produce valuations across the portfolio. You will have experience of disposal and acquisition processes and preparation and an understanding of all land and property related estate management functions.  

You will 

·       Have a property related qualification and professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ( RICS)

·       You will be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience to satisfy the demands of the post

·       Have a proven track record of professional delivery

·       Experience in planning , housing, highways, land assembly and compulsory purchase procedures and legislation would be favourable.

Ideally you will have some previous Local Authority experience (but not essential to the right candidate) and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of asset and estate management.

You will have the experience and ability to work on your own initiative possessing excellent communication skills and customer focus.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is prepared to work flexibly and as part of a team, in a high profile and demanding environment, working to tight deadlines in accordance with corporate service delivery and project demands .

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC THERE MAYBE A SUSTAINED PERIOD OF WORKING FROM HOME AS PART OF THIS ROLE

Closing date  

07 August 2020, 12:00 PM

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Related information

Disposal and Acquisitions Surveyor JD.pdf – 194KB 

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