Principal Surveyor G10 Rochdale BC

Principal Surveyor

• Contract: Initial 3-month contract
• Rate: £28.25 per hour
• Working Pattern: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
• Location: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in the office)

We are seeking an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our small, friendly Estates team on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to provide professional support to the Head of Estates and manage a varied estates caseload across the Council's property portfolio.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the Head of Estates in delivering Estates and Asset Management services.
• Manage a professional caseload including property valuations, acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and general estate management duties.
• Provide professional support to the Council's Business Centres Management Team.
• Contribute to effective asset and property management outcomes across the estate.
• Work collaboratively within a small team environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience working at a Principal Surveyor or senior estates level.
• Strong background in valuations, disposals, landlord and tenant, and estate management.
• Service charge accounting experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A working knowledge of the Northwest property market is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive, friendly Estates team.
• Varied and interesting caseload with real impact.
• Flexible working options, including part-time hours for the right candidate.
• Competitive hourly rate.