Job Description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a large unitary authority with a diverse property portfolio worth some \xc2\xa31.3 Billion. The Council estate includes significant commercial, residential, and agricultural interests.

The Valuation & Estates service is a friendly and professional team dealing with a wide variety of general practice work, including disposals, acquisitions, lettings, property management, landlord & tenant, and other professional work. The team supports service delivery, looking to maximise revenue and capital generation opportunities.

The team also acts as specialist consultants on property matters in relation to planning, regeneration, housing, and other corporate projects.

The Role

To strengthen the team, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable general practice surveyor with a proven track record and experience in valuation and estates management duties.

Your work will be across the East Riding, from Goole in the west through to Withernsea in the east, taking responsibility for providing quality, efficient and effective surveying service with a varied and interesting caseload. Tasks will include;

• Being responsible for commercial transactions, including disposals, acquisitions and lettings
• Applying your negotiating and problem-solving skills to protect and enhance the commercial estate
• Using your specialist knowledge to provide professional advice to stakeholders
• Property/Estate Management
• Landlord & Tenant Work, including lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Other Valuation & Professional Work including easements, wayleaves, assignments & sub-lettings

About You

The successful applicant will have the autonomy to manage their own varied and interesting caseload, with an ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a larger team to deliver results, with the support of senior colleagues.

You will need to demonstrate a rounded general practice experience, with knowledge of commercial property, inclusive of retail, offices, industrial property. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to negotiate effectively with excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, complimented by excellent client and customer care skills.

The applicant will demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines, deliver desired outcomes, act with integrity and honesty, with a professional approach to work. Ideally, you will be a professional member of the RICS, although applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the right knowledge and attributes.

Applicants must also possess a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property professional looking to widen their experience and take greater responsibility for their own case work.

Applicants must also possess a full UK driving licence, plus access to their own transport.

What we offer

The East Riding of Yorkshire is a great place to live and work. The Council offers a stable and supportive working environment. In return, we can offer you;

• A competitive salary
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A 37-hour working week with flexible and home working opportunities
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount schemes
• A stable and supportive working environment with professional and career development opportunities for the right candidate

If you would like an informal chat about the positions please call Neil Archbutt or Nicholas Coultish or visit for more information about the valuation and estates team.

To apply please email a copy of your CV along with a personal statement outlining your and relevant experience to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please quote Advert Reference ECON000522 and submit to

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