Interim Senior Estates Surveyor

job contextNorth Yorkshire Councils Property and Land Estate is managed under a Centralised Property Function, or Corporate Landlord Model and consists of over 3,000 land and property assets over a geographical area of 3,341sq miles. The portfolio consists of operational offices, schools, operational buildings delivering front line services, farmland, legacy / surplus land and assets, industrial units, private residential and commercial holdings. It also works with several partners to support land and building requirements including the Police, NHS and 3rd sector organisations.The post holder will work directly for the Principal Estates Manager, and report through to the Head of Strategic Property; supporting colleagues within the team in delivering a range of Property and Estate management functions, embedding the Corporate Landlord Model strongly within the team and the wider organisation.The post holder will lead on a specified large and diverse portfolio of properties and projects as determined by the Estates Manager; leading, co-ordinating and managing the property transactions, tenant engagement, workloads and management of the allocated portfolio. This work will involve the post holder working closely with the Facilities and Compliances Teams to ensure that all land and property assets within the allocated portfolio remain compliant and safe, that all landlord responsibilities are discharged and that our assets remain sustainable, effective and continue support service delivery and wider council outputs.The role will support the development of the Councils future Asset Management Strategy and associated plan, and will lead on setting and delivering long term strategies for the allocated property portfolio; ensuring that the councils property holdings align with corporate priorities and long term needs.The post holder will work with the Principal Estates Manager to review and develop continuous improvement of governance, decision making and a range of processes; utilising their skills and knowledge through consultation with services and establishing clear links with professional standards, such as RICS and CIPFA.The post holder will be responsible to the Principal Estates Manager for, but not limited to, the following areas : Maximising Rental Income -

optimising the revenue generated from the allocated property and land portfolio through activities such as setting competitive rental rates, ensuring high occupancy rates, low voids and effective property management.Managing the Commercial estate -

overseeing and optimising the performance of a portfolio of commercial properties on behalf of the Council; ensuring land and property assets meet service user needs.Knowledge and ExperienceSignificant, relevant post qualified experience within property or estate management.Sound technical ability and experience in managing property portfolios, including commercial, operational and land assets.Up to date knowledge and understanding of the current issues and challenges facing local government, the statutory framework governing the sector and best practice and legislation within the local government property environment.Strong commercial awareness and business acumenProficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, cost control to ensure the financial sustainability and continual improved performance of the property portfolio.Demonstrable experience of undertaking the acquisition and disposal of land and property to meet corporate outputsStrong negotiation skills and experience in managing contracts and property transactions with tenants, service providers, and other stakeholders.Knowledge of local and regional property markets.Experience of ensuring compliance with statutory requirements in relation to property and estates management.RQ1518885Interim Senior Estates Surveyor Interim Senior Estates Surveyor Interim Senior Estates SurveyorInterim Senior Estates Surveyor Interim Senior Estates Surveyor Interim Senior Estates Surveyor

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