Section
Investment Property incl managed workshops
Location
Town Hall
Salary
£53,460 to £54,495 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 27 September 2026
Reference
EPIP01002-1
Principal Estates Surveyor
£53,460 - £54,495 per annum (Pay award pending)
Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.
Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep.
Preston has exciting plans at its heart with regeneration projects focusing on the Harris Quarter and including the new leisure development, Animate and flexible office development, Amounderness House. The Council is continuing to make effective use of other Council land and buildings to deliver its investment and development ambitions, whilst maximising receipts from the investment property portfolio.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a small team to deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change. You will have a passion for managing and developing land and property and a commitment to ensuring assets work hard for our communities and provide best value.
If you are RICS qualified and a Registered Valuer, with substantial experience and looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment, then I would encourage you to apply for this position.
Preston City Council is within the Local Government Reorganisation area. A decision on how this will affect the Council is expected by 16th July 2026.
The Council offers a range of benefits including:
Hybrid work – 3 days office / 2 days working at home, with flexible working hours
Attractive pension
A minimum of 30 days annual leave
Free car parking
RICS Fees paid
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, then please contact Imelda Tinsley at [email protected]
Please complete your application personally, reflecting your own knowledge and experience and giving examples of work you have been involved in. Applications that depend on AI generated content may not progress to shortlisting.
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship.
