Job Introduction
Principal Surveyor (Estate Management)
Shape the Future of Northumberland's Property Portfolio
Northumberland County Council is seeking a Principal Surveyor (Estate Management) to lead high-profile property initiatives, drive strategic estate management, and help deliver ambitious regeneration and investment programmes that benefit communities across Northumberland.
This is a unique opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing how a substantial and diverse property portfolio is managed, developed and transformed to support economic growth, community outcomes and the Council's long-term strategic objectives.
Why Join Us?
At Northumberland County Council, you'll have the scale, complexity and variety of work rarely found elsewhere. From major regeneration schemes and strategic land acquisitions to commercial estate management and asset rationalisation, you'll play a central role in shaping the future of public assets across the county.
You'll join a forward-thinking Strategic Estates team where your expertise will directly influence investment decisions, service delivery and community outcomes.
The Role
As Principal Surveyor, you will lead on complex property transactions and provide expert strategic estate management across the Council's land and property assets. You will also manage and develop a team of surveying professionals, ensuring excellent service delivery and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading complex acquisitions, disposals, development transactions and community asset transfers.
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Supporting the delivery of regeneration projects and major capital investment programmes.
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Managing the Council's commercial property interests, including landlord responsibilities, lease management and rent reviews.
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Driving capital receipt generation and maximising value from the Council's property portfolio.
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Working collaboratively with senior officers, Members, partners and external stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.
About You
We're looking for a Chartered Surveyor with current membership of the RICS. You will be a commercially astute and influential property professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership capability.
You will ideally have:
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A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
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Extensive experience managing complex property and estate matters within a large or similarly complex organisation.
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A proven track record of delivering land acquisitions, disposals and regeneration-related property projects.
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Experience leading technical teams and managing change successfully.
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Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.
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Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
What We Offer
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A senior leadership opportunity with significant strategic influence.
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Diverse and challenging projects that deliver real benefits to local communities.
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Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility to balance office, home and site-based work.
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Professional development and career progression opportunities.
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The chance to work in one of the UK's most stunning counties, helping shape its future asset and regeneration landscape.
This is more than an estate management role. It's an opportunity to use your professional expertise to influence investment, regeneration and public service outcomes across Northumberland.
If you're ready to take on a high-impact leadership role where you can leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Parkinson - [email protected]
Interviews will take place week commencing 17th August 2026.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
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26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
