At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse property portfolio and contribute to key property decisions.
- Company: Join Winchester City Council, dedicated to enhancing community life in a historic district.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, hybrid working, and professional development support.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the community while developing your career in property management.
- Qualifications: Degree in property management and 3+ years of commercial experience required.
Winchester City Council are seeking an Estates Surveyor to join our Estates department based in Winchester. At Winchester City Council, we are proud to serve one of the most historic and vibrant districts in the South of England. Committed to delivering high-quality services and shaping sustainable communities, we work closely with residents, businesses, and partners to enhance the quality of life across our city, towns and rural areas. Our teams are driven by a shared purpose: to protect our unique heritage, support economic growth, and create a greener, healthier future for everyone who lives and works here.
Underpinned by our Estates department, Winchester City Council is committed to managing a diverse and high-quality property portfolio that supports our communities, local economy, and strategic ambitions. From commercial premises, operational buildings and community assets, to development and investment opportunities, our estate plays a vital role in delivering services and generating income that benefits the district.
We are now seeking an ambitious and motivated Estates Surveyor to join our Estates team at an exciting time. This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied and dynamic portfolio, contributing to key property decisions that have a direct impact on the city and its residents. The role benefits from a hybrid-working policy, with an expectation to attend our offices in Winchester 50% of the week, or more as the role requires.
The Role
As an Estates Surveyor within the Council, you will work across a varied investment and operational property portfolio, helping to shape the future of key assets while balancing commercial performance with public value. The level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with scope to take on more complex work and greater autonomy as you develop. This is an opportunity open to surveyors at varying stages of their professional development. You may be someone interested in building your existing commercial property and estate management experience, progressing towards your APC, or already operating as an accomplished MRICS-qualified surveyor. Wherever you are in your career, you will be supported to develop within a professional property team while gaining exposure to a broad range of work, including valuations, lease events, acquisitions, disposals and wider estate management matters.
Key responsibilities
- Undertaking valuations of land and property for a range of purposes, with the complexity and level of responsibility aligned to your experience.
- Supporting and, where appropriate, leading rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions and disposals across the Council's property portfolio.
- Assisting with, managing or leading negotiations on leases, licences, rent reviews and other property agreements, depending on your level of experience.
- Managing an allocated mixed commercial property portfolio, including rent collection, arrears management, repairs, dilapidations and re-letting, with increasing autonomy as your career progresses.
- Carrying out property inspections and supporting compliance with lease obligations, statutory requirements and good estate management practice.
- Monitoring budgets and supporting the effective collection of income from the Council's property assets.
- Working with consultants and contractors, including supporting or managing their appointment and performance where required.
- Supporting acquisition and disposal projects, with the opportunity to take ownership of more complex matters as your experience develops.
- Maintaining accurate property records and contributing to asset valuations, reporting and wider portfolio management decisions.
What you will need
- A relevant degree in property / estate management.
- 3 years+ commercial property and estate management experience.
- MRICS qualified preferred for more accomplished levels.
- Experience, or developing knowledge, across estate management including areas such as lease renewals, rent reviews, and wider landlord and tenant matters.
- An understanding of landlord and tenant legislation.
- Previous experience of working in Local Government is preferred, but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, tenants, consultants and partners.
What you will receive
- Salary from £39,152 - £52,413 per annum (DOE and Grade)
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 33 days with years of service)
- Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
- RICS Membership fees paid
- Free parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid / Flexible working
- Employer paid health cash plan
- Salary sacrifice for cars and bikes
- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
- Employee retail, shopping and leisure discounts
- Season Ticket loans
- Excellent working environment
- Support for continuous professional development
What you need to do now
Hays Property and Surveying are working with Winchester City Council on a retained and exclusive basis. For initial discussion, please contact our Southampton based Property and Surveying specialist Jamie Poll.
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