Portfolio Surveyor - Pontypridd, South Wales

Salary: up to £31,000 depending on experience

Basis: Full time

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing. We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

• The Portfolio Surveyor will report to Transport for Wales' (TfW) Portfolio Manager and will assist in the management of TfW, TfW Rail Ltd and other group entities' land and property estate across Wales.
• Support TfW in the management of the land and property portfolio by liaising with the Portfolio Manager as well as the wider Commercial Property Team and consultant resource to ensure effective management of TfW and other group companies' freehold and leasehold estate.
• Support other TfW directorates by providing information and updates on the development of rail projects to the Project Delivery Teams to enable the projects to be delivered on target and on time.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the land and property portfolio by undertaking inspections to ensure compliance with lease terms.
• Conduct land and property referencing by utilising land registry data to ensure effective identification of issues that may disrupt the delivery of property projects.

Who we’re looking for

• Property degree qualified or with a desire to obtain required qualification to progress in obtaining chartered status.
• Experience working with key stakeholders and effective relationship management.
• Experience in record keeping, adherence and compliance of reporting structures.
• Ability to write case studies and coherent reports.
• Full UK Driver's Licence.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role. Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.