Senior Estates Surveyor

East Sussex County Council

. Support the Council's diverse property portfolio .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeLewes • United KingdomSenior💰 £45,751 - £47,363 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Commercial Estates Surveying, managing property acquisitions and disposals, and handling Landlord and Tenant transactions. Proficient in producing detailed reports and setting service charge budgets while effectively prioritizing tasks and making sound decisions.

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Qualified RICS SurveyorCommercial Estates Surveying ExpertiseLandlord And Tenant TransactionsProperty Management ActivitiesService Charge Budget Management

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Hard Skills

Property AcquisitionsProperty DisposalsTechnical Report WritingProblem-SolvingBudget Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsIndependent WorkPrioritizationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Property Market KnowledgeEconomic ForcesEstate ManagementSocial Value Contribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Council's diverse property portfolio
Manage and enhance the Estate using technical expertise
Handle Landlord and Tenant transactions
Manage property acquisitions and disposals
Undertake general property management activities
Set and maintain service charge budgets
Produce detailed written reports on technical and complex matters
Anticipate problems, plan solutions, and make sound decisions
Work independently, prioritise work, and meet deadlines
Participate in the Council's Estates function and contribute to decisions with social value
Attend interviews via Microsoft Teams or in person if requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified RICS surveyor
Commercial estates surveying expertise
Technical and confident ability to deal with Landlord and Tenant transactions
Experience with acquisition and disposal of property
Experience in general property management activities, including setting and maintaining service charge budgets
Communication skills and ability to produce detailed written reports on technical, complex matters for a broad audience and stakeholders
Experience dealing with complex property matters and delivering results
Ability to anticipate problems, plan solutions, and make sound problem-solving decisions
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise, and meet deadlines without close supervision
Knowledge of the property market and economic forces influencing it
Ability to work in the UK or eligibility for UK work sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market supplement payment of up to £8,750 in addition to the substantive salary until 30th June 2028, subject to review
Diverse range of benefits to help and support you during employment
Maternity leave support
Interviews via Microsoft Teams unless an in-person interview is requested
Hybrid working arrangement