Senior Estates Surveyor - Estates

at  Cleantech

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject.
• RICS qualified - desirable
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Must have a full, current UK driving licence and the use of a vehicle at all times.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience of property case management.
• Demonstrable property case management skills.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law and practice
• Experience of analysing and conveying complex information to a number of different audiences.
• Experience of developing and managing a strong customer service culture.
• Influencing and negotiating skills.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of landlord and tenant law.
• An understanding of income recovery and the management of commercial leases and licences.
• Ability to fully access sites in order to inspect land and buildings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute towards providing an Estates Service to all Service Groups within the Council to meet the property requirements of the Council’s policy objectives.
• Undertake property management of all types of Council property, including shops, offices and industrial premises, negotiating rent reviews, leases and licenses, managing vacant properties, dealing with consents under leases and negotiating terminations and renewals (including pursuing dilapidations claims).
• Promote full occupation of let property, deal with landlord and tenant matters and maintain sound commercial practices and returns on performance.
• Negotiate wayleave and easement matters with statutory authorities and other bodies, or on behalf of the council for other propertyConduct negotiations with owners, or their professional advisers, using specialist skills and advanced level of knowledge of the disciplines associated with the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings, assessing and settling any claims for compensation, leasing, licensing, rent reviews or granting of taking such other interests in land as required by the Council.
• Represent the Estates Team on multi-disciplinary groups to advise on policy, programming and appropriate procedures.
• Represent the Council on a variety of property matters, including acting as expert witness in legal proceedings, Arbitrations, Tribunals and Court hearings.
• Provide professional advice to Members and prepare Cabinet/Committee reports or briefing papers.
• Undertake valuations of residential and commercial property for a variety of purposes including Right to Buy, equity share and for appropriation purposes between Committees or service uses.
• Ensure the security and protection of Council owned property and deal with any unauthorised use, access or occupation as it may arise.
• Meet and communicate directly with key stakeholders, ensuring they are fully briefed on the position of project workstreams and projects relating to their service provision

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