Senior Estates Surveyor
Lambeth Council is looking for a Senior Estates Surveyor. The role will ideally suit an individual who thrives on variety. You will be involved in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work, leasing and general estates management, as well as disposals, including development agreements
Job description:
About Us
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.
About the Borough
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team
The Valuation and Strategic Assets (VASA) team is part of the wider Climate and Inclusive Growth directorate. The team is focussed on the strategic utilisation of land and assets. The council’s assets and properties are also critical to service delivery across health, children’s services, leisure, libraries and schools.
VASA is a diverse team of multi-disciplinary professionals, providing support and expert advice across the Council, as well as working closely with the Council’s external partners such as the NHS. The team drives revenue generation in the commercial investment portfolio as well as enabling social value to be delivered from community assets, and ensuring assets are safe and properly utilised.
About the Role
The role will ideally suit an individual who thrives on variety. You will be involved in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work, leasing and general estates management, as well as disposals, including development agreements. Working across a range of stakeholders both internal services, the voluntary community sector, as well as business tenants, you will be a self-starter and able to identify and communicate opportunities to drive value and ensure that assets are properly utilised.
Ideally you will be MRICS qualified, but it is not essential provided you can demonstrate extensive experience and technical expertise in commercial and/or corporate estates management. Report writing skills and presenting to senior management and cabinet members will be key, together with an understanding of the Local Authority environment. You will be experienced in all aspects of Landlord and Tenant work and have solid understanding of H&S legislation. Being a Registered Valuer may also be beneficial.
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