Gateshead Council
Senior Surveyor
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Salary £45,091 - £48,226 + 10% R &R Allowance
Who We Are & What We Stand For
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.
We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.
At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.
Where property insight meets real community impact.
You’ll be joining a dynamic Property Services team within Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities, playing a vital role in supporting the Council’s strategic landholding and regeneration ambitions. The team works collaboratively across services and with external partners to deliver complex property transactions, valuation work and asset management initiatives. With a strong focus on delivering value, driving regeneration, and providing expert advice, the team operates at both a strategic and operational level to ensure the Council’s property portfolio is effectively managed and aligned to wider corporate objectives.
Turning land and assets into opportunity.
What You Will Get To Do
- Lead on land and property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and valuation work to support regeneration and strategic aims
- Provide strategic development and property advice at both conceptual and delivery stages of projects
- Undertake professional work across landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals and rent reviews
- Deliver corporate property and asset management work, negotiating and valuing rights and interests for the Council
- Take ownership of defined work areas such as Right to Buy valuations and other specialist programmes
- Act as an intelligent client, procuring and managing external consultants and surveying partners
- Contribute to the development of property strategies and policies to support service delivery
- Prepare reports and represent the Council at internal and external meetings
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, coordinating input across services to support acquisitions and disposals
- Support a client-focused culture and assist the Team Leader in driving service excellence
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What You Will Bring
- Strong knowledge of property legislation, local authority procedures, and commercial property markets, including valuation and (ideally) compulsory purchase methodology
- Proven experience delivering property acquisitions, disposals, and valuation work within a complex environment
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and influence stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a team
- Experience acting as an intelligent client, commissioning and managing external consultants
- Proficiency in property appraisal tools, spreadsheets, databases and wider ICT systems
- RICS membership (or working towards it) and ability to travel (driving licence or equivalent mobility)
What’s In It For You
- Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. Salary £45,091 - £48,226 + 10% R &R Allowance
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
- Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
- Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).
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Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
How To Apply
You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.
We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.
If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via
Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.
Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.
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