Estates Surveyor and Team Leader

Location: Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Salary: £43,693-£48,710 plus potential market supplement of up to £10,000 per annum with excellent benefits.

About the Role:

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and qualified Estates Surveyor and Team Leader responsible for the day-to-day management of the Estates team in carrying out all aspects of the management of the Council’s tenanted residential, non-residential, operational, and commercial property portfolios including providing property advice to other business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of two Estate Surveyors and two Technical/Property Officers. Co-ordinate and manage the Estates team and external consultants to ensure timely delivery of all work and projects providing staff training where necessary.
• Manage a diverse property portfolio of commercial and operational assets.
• Carry out a full range of property management activities including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, lease consents, easements, wayleaves, licenses, enforcement of covenants, obligations, and business rate revaluations.
• Assist the Head of Department with the delivery of corporate projects, property asset management and to provide the Council with property advice to assist and inform services.
• Procure manage and monitor and review services provided by external contractors and consultants (including managing agents where appropriate)
• Lead on or assist with the acquisition and disposal of assets as required.

What We Offer:

Working at Mid Sussex District Council means being part of a team that actively shapes the future of our communities. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on local communities while enjoying a range of benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme – We offer an attractive pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Annual Leave – Enjoy 34 days of annual leave, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.
• Agile Working – We offer flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance alongside the expectation that employees can regularly attend the office.
• Learning and Development – Our commitment to your personal and professional growth includes access to excellent development opportunities.

About You:

• Fully qualified and experienced RICS surveyor
• Demonstrable knowledge of commercial property management
• Excellent knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Act
• Knowledge of best practice in Asset Management
• Knowledge of procurement practices within the public sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to contribute positively as a team member both as team leader and as part of a team.

 Join Us:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of Mid Sussex, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

Closing Date: 7^th March 2025

Interviews: w/c 17^th March 2025