Estate Surveyor

Estate Surveyor – Cheshire – £45.00 per hour (Umbrella)

A Local Authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Interim Estate Surveyor to join their Property Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing and improving a diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage service charges, including preparation and maintenance of apportionment schedules and accuracy checks.
• Ensure rent collection meets KPIs, holding regular debt meetings as required.
• Review and process tenant applications, preparing ODNs and instructing solicitors within agreed timescales.
• Oversee a portfolio of land and property holdings, including tenant management functions such as lettings, assignments, sub-lettings, changes of use, alterations, dilapidations, surrenders, and defect monitoring.
• Provide accurate insurance data to the Council’s Insurance Team, ensuring premiums are correctly recharged to tenants.
• Manage and develop the Council’s EPC data strategy.
• Mentor and support junior Surveyors and Assistants.
• Review and challenge asset performance, contributing to option appraisals, planned maintenance, investment needs, and opportunities to improve value.

Requirements

• Degree qualified and a Member of the RICS.
• Strong background in property management across complex estates and portfolios.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects successfully.
• Experience of working with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including Health & Safety, rent collection, and service charge management.