Estates Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Team at Derbyshire County Council for a dynamic and committed individual to support the Council’s Corporate Property objectives.

Derbyshire County Council is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Estates Surveyor - you will form part of the Estates Management Team supporting the Senior Estates Manager in providing the Council with professional and technical advice on real estate issues to senior managers and client departments, along with managing the Council’s property portfolio to promote best value in the use of Derbyshire County Council’s land and property assets.

You will be joining a team of eager and ambitious Property Professionals and have a manager who is supportive and keen to facilitate your development.

Based in one of England’s most beautiful areas, including the Peak District National Park, with flexibility as to the mix of home working and from offices based in picturesque Matlock and across the County.

What will I be doing:

With an extensive portfolio ranging from schools to country parks, industrial estates to offices, highway land to agricultural sites, no two days are the same! Please take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

What skills and experience do you need to have:

• Experience of property valuation and property portfolio management.
• Experience of team working within a professional property environment.
• Experience of the collection and collation of financial information relating to property.
• Experience of conducting lease and licence negotiations, rent reviews, lease assignments, lease renewals and the acquisition and disposal of property.
• Experience of dispute resolution and landlord and tenant negotiations.
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Good presentational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to handle a personal caseload competently with the minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability and confidence to work alone at various locations around the county in accordance with the Council’s Lone Working Policy.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex issues, using innovative thinking towards problem solving.
• Ability to use computerised systems and databases including the use of Microsoft Office and other real estate software.
• Good working knowledge of the five principal valuation techniques.
• Good working knowledge of land and property law, including Landlord & Tenant, planning, dilapidations, and compulsory purchase.
• An understanding of the effect of local market conditions.
• Awareness of Fire Safety, Health & Safety legislation, and Asbestos Regulations.

What we offer you:

• 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more……

We are accepting CV’s for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply, but if you would prefer to submit a standard application form, you can complete the attached application form and upload this instead of your CV.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.

Provisional interview dates: 27 August 2025

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.