Estates Surveyor

We are looking to appoint an Estates Surveyor to join Pendle Council’s Property & Engineering Services team. In this pivotal role, you will provide a professional valuation and surveying service and support managing a diverse range of council-owned land and properties.

The Role

• Undertake valuations, disposals, and acquisitions of land and property in line with the Council’s objectives.
• Manage Council-owned industrial estates, shops, offices, and commercial premises, ensuring effective marketing and maximum revenue generation.
• Advise on a variety of commercial property-related matters, including preparing Committee reports and providing guidance to Elected Members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, maintaining strong relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and members of the public.
• Assist in budget preparation and maintain accurate records for operational expenditure.

About You

• You must be a Chartered Surveyor with current membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and be a Registered Valuer.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in commercial estate management is essential, together with knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, along with the ability to plan, organise, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in working effectively within a political environment or familiarity with CPO and Landlord & Tenant legislation is desirable.

The Borough of Pendle lies in Lancashire’s beautiful Pennines and is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the city of Manchester.

Pendle Borough Council offers an excellent work-life balance including flexitime with no core hours, up to 2 days flexi leave a month, compressed working options and up to 31 days annual leave.

This role is likely to be on a Flexible Contract as defined by our Agile Working Policy.  The minimum frequency for in-office attendance will be two or three times per week, however it could be more frequent based on the demands of the service.  We therefore expect candidates to reside within a commutable distance from Number One Market Street in Nelson, Lancashire.    

The Council’s benefits package includes an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, home tech and car scheme salary sacrifice schemes.  You will also be rewarded with access to our benefits programme, Viv up, which provides easy access to unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&S, B&Q, Currys PC World, etc.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.  Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to shape Pendle Council’s property portfolio and deliver real value to our community, we would love to hear from you.