Principal Estates Surveyor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: HO5 SCP39-41 £47,420 - £49,498 per annum

Closing Date: 16th May 2024 

Fylde is a small progressive Local Authority situated on the Fylde Peninsula on the Lancashire Coastline. With easy access to the Lake District, Manchester and Liverpool, Fylde is a vibrant place to live and work with a thriving visitor economy. We can offer a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the residents in our local community. This is your chance to become part of a great team, delivering outstanding services throughout the Borough.

In your role as the Principal Estates Surveyor within the Technical Services Department, you will play a key part in the service, ensuring the Councils’ property portfolios are future-proofed, opportunities are achieved to increase income and the estates are effectively managed to deliver the Councils’ ambitions. You will be able to negotiate in the Councils’ best interests and provide sound valuation advice.

Fylde Council oversees a varied property portfolio and a range of community spaces including 10km of coastal and estuarine hard and soft sea defences, associated tourist attractions, footpaths and rights of way, award winning public gardens and parks, car parks, corporate buildings and depots.

Ideally you will be qualified to MRICS and be able to demonstrate property management experience and have a good knowledge of relevant legislation.

You will need a flexible and commercial approach to work and problem solving and have excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. You will be able to confidently communicate at all levels including at member and senior management level as well as to community groups and local residents.

What you'll need to succeed

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

A relevant degree in Estate Management or equivalent

Proven experience of working within Property Asset Management

Previous experience of working within Local Government is desirable

Additional benefits include

Flexibility: We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we will be open to discussing the right mix for you. Job share options would be considered.

Learning and development: CPD options available including webinars and conferences paid for

The package: In addition to our excellent pension scheme, the Council will cover professional membership fees. There is also free employee parking, discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance programme.

For full details please see the attached Job Description.

Please feel free to contact Phil Haworth 01253 658495 or Darren Bell 01253 658465 for an informal chat.