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Estate Surveyor

Job Description

Estate Surveyor

6 months contract - Inside IR35

Bristol

About the role

Under the supervision of the Estates Manager to be involved in all aspects of the valuation and estates work of the council including acquisitions, disposals, management, rating and compensation matters. To provide a cost effective professional valuation and property management service to the council taking into account the council's policies and legislation and particularly the duty to demonstrate best value on all property transactions

The role holder will assist the valuation and asset management team deliver a range of services and performing a range of functions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist advice to customers on interpreting and applying policies and technical principles ensuring that effective customer relationships are established and maintained by giving clear and accurate advice quickly, making sure that the Council is aware of any implications, risks and benefits and that policy proposals are developed. If relevant, provide expert witness evidence.
  • Ensure and enforce compliance with department and Council policies, regulations and codes of practice.
  • Prepare and present reports as required on a range of technical issues ensuring that they meet Council guidelines, are completed on time and the Council's position is advocated.
  • If relevant: assist in the supervision and development of a team. Co-ordinate, allocate and check the work of teams, ensuring that performance objectives are achieved and team work is effective
  • Give technical guidance and training to team members and other colleagues and partners as required.
  • Develop solutions and put forward recommendations to resolve to issues, ensure that they are successfully implemented and that service regulations and codes of practice are adhered to.
  • Input into service plans procedures and systems of work and propose changes to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Estate Management, or relevant and Membership of the Chartered Surveyors General Practise Division / RICS
  • Relevant practical experience, backed by evidence of planning work activities within professional guidelines and have the appropriate specialist

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk