Estates Surveyor

We’re looking for a motivated Estates Surveyor to help manage and optimise the Council’s diverse property portfolio—supporting day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term strategy so assets deliver strong financial and operational performance in line with TWBC’s Corporate Objectives and Asset Management Plan. You’ll contribute to major projects, lease events, and assist on short, medium and long‑term asset strategy.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing professional estates advice to elected members, senior management and the public.
• Instructing and monitoring internal/external solicitors, surveyors and advisors.
• Managing part of the portfolio, dealing with tenants ensuring rents are paid & lease obligations are carried out.
• Maintaining the Civica Property database & asset register, GIS records.
• Negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, licences for alterations, wayleaves and easements aligned to the Property Asset Management Plan.
• Acting as client lead on property projects; contributing to corporate project teams/steering groups.
• Get involved in Department & Council project teams and steering groups.
• Supporting the formulation/coordination of the Council’s Property Asset Management Plan and the annual asset valuation programme with Finance.
• Demonstrating a commitment to equality, diversity and health & safety and engaging in ongoing CPD.

About you

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience in a Commercial Property environment
• Experience of working in a busy environment and engaging with the general public.
• Commercial and/or residential property experience.
• Completed or nearing completion of APC.
• Relevant degree or substantial work experience in a property‑focused environment; GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Strong IT skills (MS Office); knowledge of and interest in the property market.
• Full UK driving licence; excellent attention to detail and time management; able to work unsupervised; keen to develop professionally.
• Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation; experience using and maintaining property management systems.

Desirable

• Experience of land sales & property development

What we offer:

• Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure
• Holiday Entitlement: 24 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
• Free staff parking
• Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
• Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.
• Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Take a look here at all the additional benefits that we offer.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.