Senior Estates Officer (MRICS Chartered Surveyor)

Overview

Are you a Chartered Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in your community while working on a diverse and rewarding property portfolio? We are looking for a Senior Estates Officer to join our forward-thinking Strategic Property & Valuation Management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our county borough through expert property management, valuation, and strategic asset planning to help deliver high-quality property services that support regeneration, community development, and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead on lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals, and valuations.
• Identify opportunities for income generation and property optimisation.
• Support community asset transfers and regeneration projects.
• Provide expert advice on compulsory purchase, leasehold enfranchisement, and statutory procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Help deliver annual asset valuations in line with IFRS and CIPFA standards.

Salary and Benefits

Total Reward Package starting from £49,911.00 pa*

• Starting Salary: £40,777.00 pa – rising to £45,091.00 pa
• Additional Employers Pension Contribution of 22.4%: £9,134 – £10,100 annually. *(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme)

What You Will Bring

• MRICS qualified (or working towards it with substantial experience).
• Experienced in managing complex property matters in a public or private sector setting.
• Skilled in negotiation, valuation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Confident in using property management systems and producing high-quality reports.
• Knowledgeable in landlord and tenant law, compulsory purchase, and leasehold enfranchisement.

Why Work With Us?

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues\’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your work will be valued and your development encouraged. Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• 4% Local Government Pension Scheme with an annual employer pension contribution of Approximately £9,611, based on a 22.4% employer contribution rate
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group

How to Apply and Additional Information

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Dean Nicholas on

Phone: 01639 686665 or Email: d.nicholas@npt.gov.uk

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required to be learnt when appointed to the post. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or are going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel, please indicate this on your application form. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.