Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award-winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

We are looking for a dedicated Estates Surveyor to join our Assets, Property & Facilities Management Team. In this role, you will support the Council’s strategic objectives by providing a wide range of valuation, estate management, and other professional services. The successful candidate will contribute to managing the Council’s asset portfolio effectively, focusing on identifying and delivering key property-related projects.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alan McCarthy, Head of Asset Management, at Alan.Mccarthy@bexley.gov.uk.

Main Responsibilities 

• Undertake valuations, development appraisals, and prepare business cases to assist senior managers in their decision-making process. 
• Support the Council’s growth strategy by managing property-related projects, including the negotiation of property transactions with private landowners. 
• Provide professional advice on property-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal documents and legislation. 
• Identify opportunities to maintain the Council’s financial stability through effective use and management of the Council’s property assets. 
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of the Council’s property portfolio to identify opportunities for service improvement, financial gain, and regeneration benefits. 
• Work with partner organisations and Council departments to achieve common goals and support project implementation. 

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

We are committed to fostering growth and development for all employees at every stage of their careers. The successful candidate should have: 

• Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 
• Proven commercial property experience, with a track record in estate management, development appraisals, and valuations. 
• Experience in managing property-related projects with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to produce accurate reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in using property-related IT systems and software. 

 
Benefits and Working Arrangements: 

• Flexibility to work from home and on-site (1-2 days per week). 
• Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career progression. 
• Weekly well-being drop-in sessions and access to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
   

If you have a passion for estates management and want to be part of a forward-thinking team making a positive impact in Bexley, we want to hear from you. 

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

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Additional Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.