Principal Estates Surveyor - Ebley Mill - Stroud
Reference: REQ0272Description: Stroud 6 37 hours per week We are seeking an enthusiastic Surveyor to contribute to the delivery of a quality property management service for the council. This is a particularly important time to join us as the council prepares for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), this role will be important to helping us maintain service delivery, and ensuring we are well positioned for the future.This role would suit someone experienced in Estate Management who is ready to pursue their General Practice surveying career working in a small but high-profile team. You will be responsible for your own varied caseload and have the ability to assist with both the strategic and day to day management of our property portfolio.Applicants will ideally hold a degree in Estate Management or equivalent and be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)This is an extremely diverse role requiring a wide range of qualities. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential, and you will need to demonstrate a real passion for providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have, or wish to gain, experience of working in the public sector and will have direct interaction with tenants, the public and members of the council. You should be thorough and diligent with a genuine interest in solving complex problems. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be an excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have a professional manner and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. An ability to produce and maintain accurate records and be proficient in the use of IT, including competency at using MS Office applications.For an informal discussion, please contact Jill Fallows (Property Manager) or Alison Fisk (Head of Property Services) by e-mail in the first instance: or In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information: local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It is green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated creative, and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
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Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: *GBP*45,091 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent
