Estates Surveyor x 2 – EMPTY HOMES PROGRAMME
Trafford Council
Working Pattern: Full Time Working Arrangement: Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH will be the office base but the role is hybrid, so there will be some working from locations across the Borough and from home. Fixed Term End Date: 3 year fixed term contract Interview Type: Face to face SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role. Trafford Council is proud to be part of the Greater Manchester Empty Homes and Leasing Programme, a collaborative initiative focused on bringing vacant properties back into meaningful use for local people. We are looking to recruit a motivated Surveyor who will play a key role in securing 16 properties across Trafford for use as Temporary Accommodation. In this role, you will use empty homes intelligence to identify suitable properties, meet with owners, assess condition and repair needs, and negotiate agreements that support the programme’s goals. You will manage the full journey from initial identification through to occupation including all reporting and grant requirements necessary to support successful delivery. This is a 3 year fixed term contract. You will report to the Principal Estates Surveyor and work as part of the wider Estates team, collaborating closely with colleagues in Housing and Housing Standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to real change in local government. We are particularly keen to hear from people who bring the right mindset, values and motivation, even if their professional background doesn’t follow a traditional surveying route. If you are selfdriven, confident engaging with people, able to negotiate effectively, and comfortable managing a varied workload, we want to hear from you we can support you to develop the rest. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to real change in local government. We are particularly keen to hear from people who bring the right mindset, values and motivation, even if their professional background doesn’t follow a traditional surveying route. If you are selfdriven, confident engaging with people, able to negotiate effectively, and comfortable managing a varied workload, we want to hear from you we can support you to develop the rest. You will have a degree plus relevant professional qualification. In addition you should have knowledge and understanding of commercial property management and experience of working with the public, community and private sectors. This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible. Flexibility will be required to work outside core hours as the office is open from 7.00 am until 5.30 pm. You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home, in the office or from project sites around the Borough. You will be required to drive in this role. For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Clare Huber, Director of Development & Estates at clare.huber@trafford.gov.uk Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive. We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.” Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance: We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme. To find out more and if you qualify please click here. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile. We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. This means that if you are joining us from a participating organisation, you can retain valuable service-related benefits such as annual leave entitlement. You can find out if this applies to you by visiting Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment | greater.jobs If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you. We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at recruitment@trafford.gov.uk After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a values-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.About the Role
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Job ID
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