Job Vacancies

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Industry: Property Services

Department: Property Services

Salary Grade: 14, £56,385 to £60,592 per annum

Contact: Barry Cooke at 07970423047 or Barry.Cooke@iow.gov.uk; Andrea Jenkins at 07970423046 or Andrea.Jenkins@iow.gov.uk

Reference: 2025_1371

Location: County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and agile working

37 hours per week

Are you looking for a change and to work in a supportive team across a diverse property portfolio in a beautiful part of the world?

The Isle of Wight is a unique place to live and work and benefits from some of the most protected and beautiful landscapes and habitats in the UK. As well as having Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status since 1963, the Island became UNESCO’s latest Biosphere Reserve in 2019, which further recognises the unique characteristics of our natural landscape.

The Isle of Wight Council’s property estate is extensive and with a diverse portfolio, comes a varied and exciting caseload. With nearly 800 property assets in total, the 150 or so operational assets includes offices, schools, leisure centres, libraries, museums, care homes, family centres, storage units, cemeteries, heritage buildings/landmarks, parks, and beaches. The commercially let portfolio includes industrial units, industrial ground leases, restaurants, cafés, leisure businesses, beach huts, tourism concessions, offices, and a substantial industrial portfolio on the mainland.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic property manager with keen professional instincts to help us to improve and deliver a quality estates management, valuation and consultancy service for the Council.

Working in a supportive, professional, and high-profile team, you will lead on the valuation of Council-owned property assets and other valuation issues and be responsible for a varied caseload of routine and strategic property management work with the opportunity to get involved in other areas as might suit your interests and expertise.

Being an RICS Registered Valuer is not a requirement for this position, but it would be a distinct advantage.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Barry Cooke at 07970423047 or email Barry.Cooke@iow.gov.uk or Andrea Jenkins at 07970423046 or email Andrea.Jenkins@iow.gov.uk

Join #TeamIWC and you’ll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the unacceptable behaviour policy, employee code of conduct and our values, culture and inclusivity. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.

About Us: Manage and develop Essex County Council’s £1.7bn estate, including 350 corporate buildings and 1,400 sites, focusing on “Smaller, Better, Greener.”

Role Overview: This is a full time permanent position to lead the Essex Property team and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver an estate transformation programme, supporting devolution and local government reorganisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the team and deliver objectives like estate rationalisation.
• Act as the primary commissioner for property management services.
• Shape capital investment opportunities and provide expert advice
• Collaborate across the council for sustainable outcomes
• Foster external relationships and implement innovative solutions.
• Utilise digital technologies and promote equality and diversity.

Accountabilities:

• Translate leadership plans into actionable objectives.
• Manage risks and deliver high-quality services.
• Develop compliant, prioritized plans.
• Ensure exemplary customer interactions and maintain strong relationships.

·       This role offers a significant career-defining challenge at one of the UK’s largest and best-performing Local Authorities.

The BEAMS (Built Environment and Minerals Surveying Team) at the Valuation Office has exciting opportunities for RICS- qualified Chartered Surveyors, to join our Minerals Surveying team.

The BEAMS team prides itself on its professionalism, customer focus, and the provision of independent and impartial cost and surveying services. Our services are essential for maintaining the Agency’s non-domestic rating list. BEAMS also extends its professional services to other government bodies. BEAMS is entrusted with the delivery of comprehensive mineral surveying services across a wide-ranging and technically diverse property portfolio.

This encompasses a variety of complex and specialist minerals and waste classes, including Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities, brickworks, concrete batching plants, High Speed 2 (HS2) infrastructure, and quarrying and tipping operations. Each property type presents  challenges necessitating bespoke valuation approaches and a high level of technical proficiency.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for personal and professional development, supporting your career aspirations and long-term progression. You will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing support designed to enhance your knowledge, build your skills, and help you reach your full potential.

In order to provide impartial advice, our team of Chartered Surveyors with expertise in waste management and minerals will need to travel throughout the country to meet business needs.

Senior Estates Surveyor

Pay Band L / SCP 32-33
£41,511 – £42,708 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 27/07/2025 at 23:55
Reference: CVP 0269A

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

Why don’t you come and work for Knowsley Council and support Knowsley’s people and communities to thrive? As part of your employment, you will work a 36-hour week and receive the following benefits; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which offers a valuable package of benefits for you and your dependants, a generous holiday entitlement of a minimum of 27 days each year (plus bank holidays), access to a flexi-time scheme, agile and modern working practices to enable you to achieve a successful work-life balance and discounts on the use of our leisure facilities.

The Assets Service is looking for a Senior Estates Surveyor who will assist in the management of the Council’s land and property. The Council has a diverse property portfolio including land, offices and commercial properties and you would be responsible for carrying out day-to-day management including lease renewals, rent reviews, valuations and assisting with a wide range of property matters. The role requires RICS Chartered Status, however, we would consider applications if you have extensive experience within the property sector, a comprehensive package of training and support is available to assist employees with their career development and progression.

At Knowsley Council, we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, and part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley, we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Lisa Moseley.

Closing date: 27th July 2025 at 23.59 pm

How to apply: For further details and an application pack, please apply online using our website.

Chartered Building Surveyor (Part time work considered)

Benefits: Competitive salary + 30 days holiday + healthcare + bonus (discretionary)

Location: Hybrid working with up to 2-3 days at our Cuffley office, with regular home working and travel to client office sites.

One Consulting Group is a high performing company providing tailored property and project management solutions. Due to our enviable reputation for delivering high quality projects, the business is thriving, and we are now looking to hire a Chartered Building Surveyor to support our growth.

Why this role?

• You get to work on a varied project portfolio across public sector clients
• To join a forward thinking, people focussed business
• An opportunity to create impact & add value
• A platform to grow and take on progressive responsibilities towards a senior role
• Work life balance, flexible working, competitive salary and benefits

What you’ll be doing 

You will be responsible for providing a full building surveying service to our clients while also supporting the internal team with technical queries.

• Provide technical and professional building services covering, employer’s agent, project management, design and contract administration services for multiple construction projects running simultaneously.
• Manage internal resources, contract drafting, and where applicable, managing other technical consultants as part of the design team.
• Manage principal contractors and ensure projects are tailored to meet the clients commission, are value for money and meet all objectives around time, cost and quality
• Communicate with both internal and external parties ensuring all information is available for the successful implementation and completion of projects to a high standard.
• Fulfil all duties on the client’s behalf including those required by the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop new client contacts and business opportunities.
• Develop relevant knowledge and skills and maintain an up-to-date awareness of all necessary legislation affecting the technical aspects of building surveying, sharing knowledge and information where appropriate.

 What we’re looking for

• Membership of a professional body MRICS or MCIOB
• Degree in Building Surveying or similar
• Experience working within property & construction industry with evidence of project delivery ideally within public sector
• Advanced theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge in professional building surveying
• In depth knowledge of building/facilities management contracts eg JCT contracts
• Strong stakeholder management

• Good communication skills for liaising with multidisciplinary teams and clients
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and have been accredited as a Disability Confident employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Chartered Building Surveyor (Part time work considered)

Benefits: Competitive salary + 30 days holiday + healthcare + bonus (discretionary)

Location: Hybrid working with up to 2-3 days at our Littlehampton office, with regular home working and travel to client office sites.

One Consulting Group is a high performing company providing tailored property and project management solutions. Due to our enviable reputation for delivering high quality projects, the business is thriving, and we are now looking to hire a Chartered Building Surveyor to support our growth.

Why this role?

• You get to work on a varied project portfolio across public sector clients
• To join a forward thinking, people focussed business
• An opportunity to create impact & add value
• A platform to grow and take on progressive responsibilities towards a senior role
• Work life balance, flexible working, competitive salary and benefits

What you’ll be doing 

You will be responsible for providing a full building surveying service to our clients while also supporting the internal team with technical queries.

• Provide technical and professional building services covering, employer’s agent, project management, design and contract administration services for multiple construction projects running simultaneously.
• Manage internal resources, contract drafting, and where applicable, managing other technical consultants as part of the design team.
• Manage principal contractors and ensure projects are tailored to meet the clients commission, are value for money and meet all objectives around time, cost and quality
• Communicate with both internal and external parties ensuring all information is available for the successful implementation and completion of projects to a high standard.
• Fulfil all duties on the client’s behalf including those required by the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop new client contacts and business opportunities.
• Develop relevant knowledge and skills and maintain an up-to-date awareness of all necessary legislation affecting the technical aspects of building surveying, sharing knowledge and information where appropriate.

 What we’re looking for

• Membership of a professional body MRICS or MCIOB
• Degree in Building Surveying or similar
• Experience working within property & construction industry with evidence of project delivery ideally within public sector
• Advanced theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge in professional building surveying
• In depth knowledge of building/facilities management contracts eg JCT contracts
• Strong stakeholder management

• Good communication skills for liaising with multidisciplinary teams and clients
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables

We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and have been accredited as a Disability Confident employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.