Senior Surveyor (Permanent) in Cirencester

Position reference: 50144903Directorate: Place | Service: AssetsSalary: 48,738 - 51,928, plus 4,718 - 5,026 market rate supplement dependent on scale pointWorking Arrangements: Agile Working - Monday to FridayHours per week: 37Contract type: Permanent We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch. Employee rewards and benefitsClosing date: 25/09/2026 at 23:59This post requires a Basic Criminal Record CheckProspective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority. At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Estates team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities. If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it. We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development. There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities. Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley. You will be responsible for supporting the Councils Strategic Housing New Build and Acquisition programme working within the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) portfolio to acquire residential to increase the Council house affordable stock and support the development of new build properties on Council owned land through direct build and joint venture opportunities. The role will involve conducting inspections, producing valuations and undertaking negotiations, agreeing sale terms for individual/bulk residential properties. You will also provide strategic residential property advice undertaking site due diligence, preparing terms for site sale/development and complete/review residual development appraisals to assess land value, marketing and negotiate terms through to sale/completion. You will need to demonstrate the ability to provide structured professional advice related to the Councils New Build and Acquisitions programme, as well as experience of working with development partners to de-risk sites and have an understanding of the residential market. You will also support the management of the Council's land and property portfolio, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Additionally, you will contribute to the Councils Asset Management Plan and support the delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Plan targets. If you are motivated with good communication skills and are willing to use your initiative to solve problems with a focus on residential property and development, we encourage you to apply for these exciting opportunities at Barnsley Council. Join us in making a difference and contributing to the success of meeting our housing needs. Join Our Dynamic Estates Team! Barnsley Council's diverse land and property assets are key enablers of service delivery and regeneration. Our asset portfolio is crucial for the Council to achieve its ambitions for now and for the future. It includes our beautiful heritage and cultural venues and spaces such as Cannon Hall, Worsborough Mill, and Elsecar Heritage Centre, our iconic art-deco Town Hall and Civic Centre, Grade A office accommodation at locations like Westgate Plaza and Gateway Plaza, children's homes, green spaces and allotments, parks, and reservoirs. With a land and property portfolio of approximately 2,500 assets and a book value of 300 million pounds, we are looking to expand our Estates Team. HRA New Build and Acquisition Senior Surveyor – Estates We encourage applications from individuals with strong commercial acumen, whether from the public or private sector. gov.uk) or Belinda Gaynor, Group Leader – Estates at (belindagaynor@barnsley.gov.uk) Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Help with your application formWhy work for us? We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #Facebook LinkedIn Instagram