Fife Council
Estates Surveyor (MRICS Qualified)
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9 £47,604.34 - £57,196.54
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (applications for part-time and term-time roles will be considered)
Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes (hybrid home/office working)
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply [https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/how-to-apply] section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement [http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Job Details
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) to join Fife Council's Estates Team within Property Services. This is a key senior professional role providing the opportunity to manage and advise on one of Scotland's most diverse and interesting local authority property portfolios.
While a full-time appointment is preferred, we are equally keen to hear from experienced professionals seeking flexible or part-time arrangements.
The Estates Team manages approximately 1,400 non-housing assets, encompassing:
- A broad commercial estate (retail and industrial).
- Site acquisition and development.
- Community facilities halls, centres, telecoms and utilities infrastructure.
You will provide professional advice across the Council to support corporate priorities, drive best use of the property portfolio, and deliver an effective, customer-focused property service.
This role offers opportunities across a range of general practice activities including:
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Property Management:
The Estates team manage a leased property portfolio generating approximately £5m per annum. Undertake lease management, rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations with tenants and their agents.
Acquisitions, Sales and Leasing:
- Negotiating land purchases for Council projects such as schools, care homes, cemeteries and infrastructure projects.
- Managing disposals of surplus assets to deliver capital receipts.
- Undertaking a wide range of commercial agency work.
Valuation:
- Providing valuations for acquisitions, disposals, asset accounting and statutory purposes.
- Assessing values for access rights, servitudes and wayleaves.
What Fife Council Offers:
- 36-hour working week.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service.
- 8 public holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Hybrid home and office working.
- Generous Career Average Pension Scheme.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
The Person
You will be an MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with broad professional experience and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
You will demonstrate:
- Sound professional judgement and ability to interpret and apply legislation.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A proactive, customer-focused mindset.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements:
Chartered Surveyor status (MRICS) with a minimum of 5 years post qualification property experience in one or more of:
- Commercial property valuation.
- Leasing.
- Acquisitions.
- Disposals.
- Development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Full valid driving licence.
Experience within a local authority or public sector setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0023/40496/Estates-Surveyor-KKK774.pdf]
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments]
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- Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please e-mail transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk [transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk].
- AI - We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is available here [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/94771/AI-and-Recruitment-Candidate-Guidance.pdf].
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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.
For further information please contact: David Harvey, Lead Professional Estates - David.Harvey@fife.gov.uk [David.Harvey@fife.gov.uk] or Michael O'Gorman, Asset & Estate Service Manager - michael.ogorman@fife.gov.uk [michael.ogorman@fife.gov.uk]
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