At a Glance
- Tasks: Survey and value lands and properties while managing a portfolio of work.
- Company: Join the Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, a professional team of chartered surveyors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, mentoring, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Equal opportunities employer committed to supporting diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in surveying with hands-on experience and professional development.
- Qualifications: Working towards a qualifying degree or already qualified in surveying.
The predicted salary is between 25183 - 43158 £ per year.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 15 July 2026 at 11.59PM.
Location: Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board, David Dale House, John Street, Blantyre, G72 0AA
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday - 7 hours per day.
Who we are
Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Board (Scotland) Order 1995.
What we offer
An exciting opportunity to join a professional team of chartered surveyors offering the potential for excellent career progression. In addition, we offer a structured training plan toward the RICS assessment of professional competence. This includes, but is not limited to, regular planned training sessions, mentoring from senior members of staff, all of whom are members of the RICS, guidance by those who sit on assessment panels for the RICS assessment of professional competence. Trainees also benefit from advice and guidance on all aspects of training; our current resources include employees who are qualified in RICS Diploma in Rating and employees who have experience in level 3 valuation within the private sector. Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board will provide excellent opportunities in all aspects of learning and development to enable career progression. Progression through the salary scale is conditional upon satisfactory completion of the various stages (full membership of the RICS is required to progress beyond Grade 3 Level 2).
Salary details below:
- Trainee / Part Qualified Valuer salary £25,183 up to £43,158
- Valuer salary up to £53,177
What we do
Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both North and South Lanarkshire council areas in respect of the compilation of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) List and Register of Electors.
Our vision
To deliver quality in the work which we undertake, provide efficient services to all service users, and ensure completeness and accuracy of the Electoral Register, Valuation Rolls and the Valuation (Council Tax) Lists.
Who we are looking for
A trainee valuer who holds or is working towards a qualifying degree to enable direct entry to the RICS assessment of professional competence, or a qualified surveyor who has passed their assessment of professional competence.
Requirements
You will be responsible for the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated geographical area for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992. You will manage a portfolio of survey work under appropriate supervision. Duties include maintaining all property files to an appropriate standard by drawing plans and calculating areas. You will have a high standard of report writing and presentation skills as well as good communication skills. You will also have good time management skills and well-developed literacy and numeracy skills. The postholder will have a positive, professional and responsible attitude and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring strict deadlines are achieved. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually. The role requires self-motivation to undertake the necessary training to progress to qualification. A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes, or the ability to drive a pool car for business purposes, is desirable for this role.
Legislative Information
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants must provide evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum behaviour requirements for the position. Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, as set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Application Notice
Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form. You must complete the application form; all CV submissions will be disregarded.
