Graduate Estates Surveyor (career grade)

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, with some other miscellaneous assets, currently valued at around £290M producing an annual rental income of around £19.3M. Rental income is a major contributor to the financial sustainability of the Council and the income received significantly exceeds that generated through the collection of Council Tax.

Following a promotion within the team we are looking to recruit a Career Grade Graduate Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing the Council’s Investment and Operational portfolios. The role comprises of hands-on estate management and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan, and contribute to other exciting new Corporate or regeneration projects.

The Main Duties Of The Graduate Surveyor Will Include

• Assist the property team and where possible carry out basic valuations, undertake estate management matters and inspections, simple rent reviews, lease renewals and deal with routine applications for Landlord’s consent, assist in analysis of the council’s property portfolio and work within the parameters of the council’s Property Management Information System.
• Provide support to the Investment Portfolio Lead, Asset Manager (Operations), Principals and Senior Asset Management Surveyor.
• Managing straightforward lettings, freehold matters and assisting on third party breaches.
  
  

All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, Commercial agents, internal departments and colleagues within Property is key.

We are looking for candidates who from with experience in a commercial property environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of commercial leases. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone working towards their APC or a recently qualified surveyor and the appointment offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the Council’s ambitious investment portfolio, leaving a lasting impact on the Borough.

The role is a career grade and therefore attracts an increase in grade once the employee becomes RICS qualified, please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

In return we can offer you a rewarding career, flexible working patterns and an excellent range of benefits.

We are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to our team. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact our Principal Investment Surveyor, Jonathan Gregory, by email [email protected] or call 01256 845657 / 07717306392 or our Senior Asset Management Surveyor, Lindsey James by email on [email protected] or call on 01256 845343.

Looking for your next exciting challenge? Then we would like to hear from you.

What benefits do we offer?

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
  
  

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.