Consultant Surveyor

Connected Local Government; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a motivated Consultant Surveyor in North East England. In this role, you will manage a team focused on acquisitions and disposals, conduct complex valuations, and lead negotiations to align property activities with strategic goals. This position requires a relevant degree and full membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered, along with 27 days of annual leave, rising after five years.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing property and land-based functions.
• Experience of managing budgets effectively.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of surveyors for acquisitions and disposals.
• Conduct complex valuations for acquisitions and disposals.
• Lead negotiations for acquiring land and buildings.

Skills

Negotiations

Valuations

Market Research

Appraisals

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or relevant professional qualification

Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual for the position of Consultant Surveyor within the Corporate Property and Land Service. With a large, varied estate spread throughout County Durham and ambitious regeneration schemes underway, now is an exciting time to join us and be part of this delivery.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

As the Consultant Surveyor focusing on Acquisitions and Disposals you will ensure the team is proactively dealing with acquisitions and disposals. You will be responsible for managing a team of surveyors carrying out acquisitions, disposals and valuations on a daily basis. You will work closely with other public and private sector partners.

• Valuations – conducting complex valuations for acquisitions and disposals.
• Negotiations – leading negotiations for acquiring land and buildings as well as selling surplus assets.
• Strategy – aligning property activities with the Council’s overall strategic goals and investment programmes including supporting land and buildings rationalisation scheme and delivery of regeneration projects across County Durham.
• Market Research – researching property markets, planning issues, and legislation.
• Appraisals – preparing options appraisals for development and investment opportunities.
• Reporting – producing reports, recommending terms, and preparing sales documentation.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jack Marshall, Asset Strategy and Property Manager via email at [e-mail] to arrange.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need the following:-

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject, or relevant professional qualification
• Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Evidence of continued professional development

You will have a proven track record of delivery of measures to improve and delivery property and land-based functions as well as experience of managing budgets.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held week commencing 2 February 2026.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us)

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us)

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [e-mail]

We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent.

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from [e-mail]. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.

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