Senior Estates Surveyor x 2 - CMB2191e

About the Role

As a Senior Estates Surveyor, you will be a lead professional within our Property Management service, ensuring proactive and efficient management of the Council’s estate. You’ll deliver expert advice on acquisitions, disposals, valuations, and asset management, supporting strategic objectives and regeneration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver acquisition, disposal, valuation, and asset management activities in a commercial and innovative way.
• Undertake asset valuations for financial reporting purposes.
• Manage a varied caseload of estates management and asset valuation work, supporting the Council’s Asset Management Plan.
• Contribute to regeneration and transformation programmes, identifying opportunities for rationalisation and investment.
• Lead project teams and manage external consultants and contractors.
• Mentor colleagues through their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
• Present at Council meetings and produce high‑quality reports and briefings.

About You

• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) with several years’ experience.
• RICS Registered Valuer with evidence of CPD compliance.
• Strong knowledge of asset management planning processes.
• Significant experience in estates management, valuations, and working with consultants/contractors.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver positive change within a diverse property portfolio.

Salary

£51,356 to £52,413 per annum

Hours

37 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Location

Carlisle or Workington

Why Join Us

At Cumberland Council, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our property portfolio, supporting regeneration and delivering best value for our communities. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on high‑profile projects.

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Help us deliver a modern, efficient property service across Cumberland Council. These roles are available on a permanent basis.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact DSV (John) – Senior Estates Surveyor at DSV@cumberland.gov.uk.

DBS Checks

This role requires a basic DBS check.

Guaranteed Interviews

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under.
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily Apply

Submit your CV and answer a few short questions on our Careers site.

Application and Interview Information

• Closing date: 16th December 2025
• Interview date: 8th January 2026

Additional Information

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Supporting Information

• Post Specification
• Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industries: Government Administration