Client: Local Authority – Hertfordshire
Job Title: Estates Surveyor
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid/Office-Based – site attendance as required)
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £45 per hour Umbrella LTD / £36 per hour PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Estates Surveyor to support a Hertfordshire-based Council with a variety of estate and asset management responsibilities. This is a key interim role within the property team, handling both housing and non-housing assets, supporting statutory valuations, and managing a wide range of property transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake a broad range of estate and asset management duties, including landlord and tenant matters
- Manage the Council’s property portfolio, including both operational and investment assets
- Handle statutory asset valuations for financial reporting purposes
- Support Right to Buy valuations and legislative compliance
- Manage and process a variety of property-related transactions, such as:
- Disposals
- Wayleaves
- Licence agreements
- Relaxation of restrictive covenants
- Liaise with legal services, external valuers, and stakeholders as required
- Ensure records and asset registers are kept up to date
- Proven experience in estate management, preferably within a local authority or public sector setting
- Strong knowledge of property law, land management, and asset valuation
- Understanding of Right to Buy legislation and statutory valuation processes
- Experience managing property transactions and advising on legal matters
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- RICS qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively
or email james.glover@servicecare.org.uk.
