Job Description
Graduate Estates Surveyor - PKC11953
£30,727 - £42,083 (Career Grade Structure)
Pullar House, Perth
You will assist the Team Leader (Estates) and the Senior Estates Surveyor in the provision of an effective and efficient property management service for both leased and vacant land and buildings.
The role will involve assisting with the annual statutory Asset Valuations, handling leasehold transactions including rent reviews, lease renewals and lettings together with undertaking valuations and any other general Estates surveying work.
The role will also involve the acquisition and disposal of property. All these tasks will involve working alongside a qualified Chartered Surveyor.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
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Requirements
It would be advantageous to have a good knowledge aligned with relevant work experience in Property Management. Experience in using Property Management software would also be beneficial.
You will be required to train to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and work towards being a RICS Registered Valuer.
A degree in a property related discipline (MRICS accredited) would be desirable but not essential.
You must possess good written and oral communication skills, be able to work on your own initiative, take direction and work as part of a team.
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and get on with people at all levels is essential.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
The Individual
If you would like to help us deliver our ambition, and have the commitment, drive and skills then we would like to hear from you. The post is based within the Economy, Development and Planning Service, with an element of home working in line with current Scottish Government advice.
If you feel you are suitable and require further information please contact the Estates and Commercial Investment Team Leader Jonathan Janes on mobile 07917088188.
When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
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Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
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