Jobs in London - Senior Valuation Surveyor • London

Company: Service Care Solutions

London

Senior Valuation Surveyor – London & Home Counties | Local Authority Client £34.12 p/h Umbrella (Inside IR35) 37 Hours per week Ongoing Contract Overview of the Role Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a Local Authority within the Place Directorate to recruit an experienced Senior Valuation Surveyor to support their Corporate Estate function. Working within the Estates, Facilities and Regeneration division, you will contribute to the Directorate’s vision of delivering high professional and customer service standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and Government regulations. The Council manages a diverse property portfolio valued in excess of £400m across the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, generating over £5m annual income. This role will play a key part in protecting and enhancing that income stream through active asset management, valuation and strategic estate input. ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day management of the Council’s commercial property portfolio (General Fund & HRA)Undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews and lettings of commercial property (shops, offices, industrial units etc.)Leading on residential valuation matters including RTBs and leasehold enfranchisementSupporting regeneration and acquisition projects including potential CPO workUndertaking statutory and asset valuations in accordance with RICS Professional StandardsManaging acquisitions and disposals via private treaty or auctionPreparing evidence for Public Enquiries, Arbitration and Court proceedings where requiredAdvising internal departments (e.g. Housing, Adult Social Care) on property mattersPreparing Cabinet Reports, briefing notes and technical documentsAdvising on rating matters and leading appeals where necessaryCommissioning and managing external consultantsSupporting capital receipts delivery and contribution to MTFS objectivesDeputising for the Service Manager – Valuation & Estate Management when requiredEnsuring asset register accuracy and strong governance/performance frameworksRequirementsFull Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS) – General Practice, Valuation or similarRegistered Valuer (or ability to become Registered)Extensive experience within property valuation and/or asset managementStrong background in commercial property management, acquisitions and disposalsSound knowledge of relevant property legislation, local government frameworks and compliance requirementsExperience working within or alongside Local Authority / Public Sector estatesExcellent report writing, numerical and analytical skillsAbility to manage workload independently with minimal supervisionStrong stakeholder engagement skills across internal departments and external partnersThis is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Valuation Surveyor seeking a strategic and operational role within a large and varied Local Authority estate portfolio. If you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for. Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)