Senior Surveyor

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a highly motivated Senior Surveyor to join its Estates Team. The successful candidate will support Principal Surveyors in delivering comprehensive property services, conducting inspections and valuations, and managing the land and property portfolio. Strong technical and communication skills are crucial, alongside experience with development partners and a solid understanding of Landlord and Tenant matters. A commitment to professional growth and diversity is a hallmark of our workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Support for health and wellbeing

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to provide structured professional advice to encourage growth.
• Experience working with development partners to de-risk sites.
• Good grasp of Landlord and Tenant matters.

Responsibilities

• Support Principal Surveyors in providing integrated property services.
• Conduct inspections, valuations, and negotiations on tenancies.
• Manage the Council's land and property portfolio for compliance.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Position reference: 50081538

Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Assets

Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 + 10% market rate supplement until 31/3/2027, plus laptop

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday including agile working

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with you. Please get in touch.

Closing date: 09/01/2026 at 23:59

Successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Barnsley Council does not possess a Home Office licence and is unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants.

Pensions Regulations may reduce pension payments if you return to work within local government service. Seek advice if you currently receive a pension.

About The Post

Senior Surveyor – Estates

Barnsley Council is seeking highly motivated individuals who possess good technical and communication skills to join our team of experienced surveyors.

You will be responsible for supporting the Principal Surveyors to ensure the provision of an integrated and comprehensive strategic property service to the Council. This will involve conducting inspections, valuations, measurement, negotiations and agreeing terms on tenancies as well as investigating queries and complaints and bringing these to a satisfactory conclusion.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to provide structured professional advice related to the Council’s priorities to encourage growth, as well as experience of working with development partners to de‑risk sites and having a good grasp of Landlord and Tenant matters.

You will also support the management of the Council’s land and property portfolio, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Additionally, you will contribute to the Council’s Asset Management Plan and support the delivery of the Medium‑Term Financial Plan targets.

Join our dynamic Estates Team! Barnsley is experiencing exciting times with the £200 million Glass Works development now fully operational and the recent acquisition of the Alhambra shopping centre, which is set to deliver our ‘Health on the High Street’ ambitions.

We encourage applications from individuals with strong commercial acumen, whether from the public or private sector. If you would like to find out more or discuss any of these roles in more detail, please contact Belinda Gaynor, Group Leader – Estates at [e-mail] or Tanya Hunter, Principal Surveyor at [e-mail].

Why work for us?

Our benefits include flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate.