Torbay Council
Principal Surveyor (Corporate) - 37 Hours
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Application Deadline: 26 July 2026
Department: Pride in Place
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £51,356 - £54,495 / year
Description
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There has never been a better time to join our Estates team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building with a shared sense of purpose and ambition.
An opportunity has arisen within the Finance Directorate for a Principal Surveyor (Corporate) in our Estates service team. The role will have overall responsibility for the strategic asset management of the Council’s Corporate Property Estate ensuring a cost effective and efficient corporate property management service that aligns with the Council’s Asset Management Strategy.
You will be part of a supportive, experienced team and you will be able to access excellent learning and development opportunities to support you in your role and personal development.
Torbay is a fantastic place to visit, live and work, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families. We have a whole host of benefits such as flexible office based or hybrid working, a commitment to your wellbeing and the Local Government Scheme.
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For an informal chat please contact Paul Palmer on 01803 208347 or paul.palmer@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 27th July 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Skills
Essential:
- Significant experience in assessing and managing risk within a complex working environment.
- Experience of motivating and developing a team of professionals, with a proven track record and experience of all aspects of estate management including valuations, acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals etc.
- Proven leadership and people management skills with an ability to lead and integrate performance management to achieve improvements in performance.
- Ability to work with external agencies, consultants, contractors and the public.
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This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Specialist knowledge of asset valuation programme for capital accounting purposes, corporate property estate management and working with specialist partners in these areas.
- Understanding the overall statutory local government planning framework.
- Financial monitoring and budgetary control.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience of managing staff in a customer focussed environment delivering valuation and estate management practice and achieving best value.
- Experience of providing strategic focus for dealing with accommodation and property issues within a local authority.
- Contributing successfully to effective team working and successful inter-disciplinary initiatives.
- Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- RICS related degree.
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