Estates Surveyor, MRICS Qualified

Fife Council

. Provide professional advice across Fife Council to support corporate priorities, maximise use of the property portfolio, and deliver an effective customer-focused property service .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeGlenrothes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £47,604 - £57,197 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property management, including lease management, valuations, and negotiations, while providing strategic advice to support corporate priorities. Possesses strong communication and organisational skills to effectively manage a diverse property portfolio.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MRICS-Qualified Chartered SurveyorCommercial Property ValuationLease ManagementNegotiation SkillsCustomer-Focused Mindset

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Hard Skills

Lease RenewalsRent ReviewsLand PurchasesAsset DisposalsValuations for AcquisitionsAsset AccountingStatutory ValuationsAccess Rights AssessmentServitudesWayleaves

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Organisational SkillsProactive MindsetAbility to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Local Authority PropertyPublic Sector ExperienceCommercial Agency WorkCustomer-Focused ServiceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional advice across Fife Council to support corporate priorities, maximise use of the property portfolio, and deliver an effective customer-focused property service
Undertake lease management, rent reviews, lease renewals, and negotiations with tenants and their agents
Negotiate land purchases for Council projects including schools, care homes, cemeteries, and infrastructure projects
Manage disposals of surplus assets to deliver capital receipts
Undertake commercial agency work
Provide valuations for acquisitions, disposals, asset accounting, and statutory purposes
Assess values for access rights, servitudes, and wayleaves
Manage and advise on Fife Council's diverse local authority property portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor
Minimum of 5 years post qualification property experience in one or more of commercial property valuation, leasing, acquisitions, disposals, or development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Full valid driving licence
Sound professional judgement and ability to interpret and apply legislation
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proactive, customer-focused mindset
Commitment to continuous improvement
Experience within a local authority or public sector setting would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

36-hour working week
25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service
8 public holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Hybrid home and office working
Generous Career Average Pension Scheme
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Employee benefits package offering discounts on a wide range of products and services