Senior Estates Surveyor

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Senior Estates Surveyor

Location: Muriel Matters House, Hastings (hybrid working available)

Salary: £41,771 – £48,226 (SCP 28–33) plus £2,278 benefits allowance (Level 3)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to help lead the day-to-day management of the Council’s non-operational land and property portfolio. You’ll act as a key source of professional valuation and estate management advice, ensuring our assets are well-managed, compliant and deliver value for money.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on valuation and estate management matters to internal and external customers, including Council Members.
• Manage Estates Service budgets and non-operational property budgets.
• Client-manage external consultants on property matters.
• Develop and oversee a community lettings policy; manage new and existing community lettings.
• Undertake inspections and valuations for condition, repair, compliance and financial reporting.
• Negotiate terms for acquisitions, disposals, lease restructuring, development and management of Council land and property.
• Prepare and present reports to Management Team and Council committees, draft clear instructions to Legal Services.
• Contribute to development/redevelopment opportunities and special projects; maintain robust records and management information.
• Ensure the Council meets its statutory and contractual property management obligations.
• Prepare, review and develop the Council’s Asset Management Plan; lead the annual asset valuations for financial reporting.
• Deputise for the Property & Commercial Assets Manager as required.

About you

• Qualification: Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience delivering an efficient, cost-effective estates service; strong track record of negotiations (acquisitions, disposals, lettings).
• Knowledge: Sound estates management practice; understanding of the role of property within an organisation.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing; strong written skills; good IT skills; flexible, accurate, self-motivated; able to prioritise and work with minimal supervision; a collaborative team player.
• Circumstances: Ability to travel throughout the borough. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance (or willingness to obtain).

Why join us

From the ruins of Hastings Castle to the independent cafés and shops of the Old Town, Hastings is a brilliant place to build your career. Our seafront offices are within easy walking distance of Hastings Station with direct trains to London and Brighton. We’re committed to the town’s social, economic, cultural and environmental regeneration, and to a culture where people can be themselves and thrive.

Benefits include

• Local Government Pension Scheme (employee contribution rate for this salary band is typically 6.5% or 6.8%)
• 27 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays; retain up to 4 days for Christmas closure.
• Flexible and supported hybrid working (role-dependent).
• Employee Assistance Programme, e-learning hub, mental health first aiders, lifestyle discounts, Cycle to Work, staff parking scheme, free eye tests, and more.

Additional Information

For more information, please see the candidate job pack on our website.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make an impact in a values-driven council and a vibrant coastal borough, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Hastings Borough Council as our next Senior Estates Surveyor.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an equal opportunities employer.