Location(s): Kendal, Barrow or Penrith

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Estates Surveyor to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering strategic asset management services across Cumbria. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Council’s property portfolio, ensuring it is fit for purpose and supports the delivery of essential services to our communities.

As an Estates Surveyor, you will provide professional expertise in estates and valuation matters, working closely with stakeholders to deliver innovative property solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and commission locality-based professional strategic asset management planning services.
• Support the development and delivery of the Council’s property portfolio to ensure it is fit for purpose and aligned with service delivery objectives.
• Act as a professional expert in estates and valuation matters, providing market knowledge and property portfolio insights for the nominated area/locality.
• Contribute to area-based property rationalisation projects, including sales, savings, and income generation initiatives.
• Support the delivery of the Council’s Capital Programme and Property Strategy across Cumbria’s communities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide relevant property information and advice.
• Assist in the delivery of statutory asset valuation programmes and major financial plans.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Estate Management, Surveying, or a related field.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent professional body (or working towards this).
• Proven experience in estates management, valuation, and property portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge of property markets and asset management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and delivering results.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and creativity.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of Westmorland and Furness’s communities through strategic property management.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your expertise and contributions.

If you are passionate about property management and want to make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date:07/04/2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.