At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead residential property acquisitions and provide expert advice on transactions and valuations.
- Company: Join a vibrant Local Authority with a focus on community housing growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape a major residential acquisition programme and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: MRICS qualified with strong experience in residential surveying and property transactions.
The predicted salary is between 41400 - 50600 £ per year.
MRICS - Residential Surveyor-Local Authority
Senior MRICS Residential Surveyor (Acquisitions & Disposals)Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
Join an Exciting New Residential Acquisition Programme within a large, vibrant Property Services department within Local Government.
We are seeking an experienced Senior MRICS Residential Surveyor to play a leading role in an ambitious new acquisition programme focused on purchasing residential housing blocks and individual homes to support the growth of the council housing portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute property professional with strong residential surveying expertise and, ideally, experience in property acquisitions and disposals.
You will provide expert advice on residential property transactions, valuation, due diligence, market analysis, and portfolio growth opportunities.
The Role As Senior MRICS Residential Surveyor, you will
- Lead the acquisition of residential housing blocks and individual homes.
- Identify, assess and appraise prospective acquisition opportunities.
- Undertake valuations and provide strategic property advice.
- Manage the end-to-end acquisition process, including negotiations and completion.
- Support disposal activity where required to optimise portfolio performance.
- Coordinate due diligence activities, including surveys, title reviews and risk assessments.
- Build strong relationships with agents, developers, legal teams and other stakeholders.
- Prepare business cases and reports to support investment decisions.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to maximise value and achieve programme objectives.
- Ensure all transactions comply with relevant legislation, governance requirements and internal policies.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential
- MRICS qualified (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
- Significant experience within residential property surveying.
- Strong understanding of residential valuations and property transactions.
- Experience managing complex property projects and negotiations.
- Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Ability to prepare high-quality reports and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable: Experience working within local government, housing, public sector or institutional investment environments.
- Knowledge of affordable housing, residential development or asset management programmes.
- Experience acquiring multi-unit residential blocks and individual dwellings.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Support for continued career progression.
- Opportunity to shape and influence a major residential acquisition programme.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Generous holiday entitlement
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