At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage rent reviews and lease renewals while ensuring timely action on cases.
- Company: Coventry Borough Council, committed to effective property management.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work options, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in property management.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and MRICS membership required.
The predicted salary is between 38844 - 44962 £ per year.
Daily rate: £450 per day
Location: Coventry office based with occasional work from home
Contract: 3 months with review for extension
Working hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 5
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Coventry Borough Council for an Estates Surveyor to provide support in managing a substantial case load of rent reviews and lease renewals ensuring the cases are actioned within required timeframes.
Purpose of the Role:
The post holder will have a good knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation, property management and RICS professional codes of practice. They will have a good understanding of the rent review and lease renewal process and the ability to carry out professional work and negotiations with limited supervision.
Responsibilities will include:
- Negotiate wayleaves, easements and access licences and respond promptly to applications to assign, sub-let and alter.
- Work with the Property Management team in the preparation and setting of service charge budgets; and in the identification and carrying out of repair, improvement and health and safety works.
- Monitor rent arrears within allocated portfolio and work with Incomes team and Legal team to ensure each arrears case is considered tactically to protect the Council's position.
- Manage the void properties within allocated portfolio ensuring appropriate actions are taken to both minimize the void period and to secure the best terms for a new letting.
- Carry out property inspections, build relationships with tenants and investigate queries and complaints, reporting promptly to Estates Surveyor Manager with recommendations to resolve issues.
- Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation, property management and RICS professional codes of practice, have experience of managing external agents and contractors and be educated to Degree level with Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
For more information or to process your application, please apply now.
Senior Estates Surveyor in Coventry employer: Opus People Solutions Ltd
Coventry Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values professional development and collaboration. With competitive daily rates and the flexibility of occasional remote work, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the local community. The council prioritises employee growth through continuous training opportunities and a commitment to maintaining high standards in property management.
