Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Senior Estates Surveyor (1017)
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Senior Estates Surveyor
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, land, with some other miscellaneous assets. As at 31/03/2026 the Investment Property portfolio was valued at £289.2M with an Operational Property portfolio valued at £80.2M.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Estates Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing part of the Council’s land, property and community asset portfolio. The role comprises hands-on estate management with a focus on the Operational portfolio and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan.
Main Duties
- Carrying out day to day duties arising from the land, property, commercial and community assets; including lease renewals, rent reviews, negotiating new lettings, wayleaves and generally dealing with landlord and tenant and compliance matters including processing applications for landlord’s consent, surrenders and dilapidations.
- Management of land including sales and due diligence, resolving disputes and working across a range of council services. Estate management duties will include managing service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents, debt monitoring and income management.
- Leading on the management of a Mobile Home Park.
- Inputting into Project Groups where these involve the role’s managed portfolio/ and or input on behalf of the Property Team
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All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, external commercial agents, internal departments, councillors and colleagues within Property is key.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who are RICS qualified with experience managing operational assets in a Local Authority property environment and/or Commercial environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of community and some commercial leases. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.
This is an exciting opportunity and offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the Council’s ambitious plans, leaving a lasting impact on the Borough.
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Benefits
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
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