Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.
Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.
Here at Huntingdonshire District Council, we are preparing for one of the most significant periods of change in local government through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme. We are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to provide additional capacity and expertise as we strengthen our property function and ensure our estate is ready for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Property Services team and play a key role in ensuring our property assets are well-managed, compliant, financially sustainable and positioned to support future service delivery. Working across both our commercial investment portfolio and operational estate, you will help ensure that our assets continue to deliver value for residents whilst supporting the Council through its LGR readiness programme.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estates Surveyor to join Huntingdonshire District Council on a two-year fixed-term contract, playing a key role in supporting the Council's Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) readiness programme. Working as part of a proactive Estates team, you will help ensure the Council has a robust understanding of its property portfolio, delivering professional estate management across a diverse range of operational and investment assets while contributing to strategic property planning and organisational change.
You will be responsible for managing a varied property portfolio, leading on lease renewals, rent reviews, lettings, acquisitions and disposals, whilst building strong relationships with tenants, partners and internal stakeholders. Alongside maintaining excellent day-to-day estate management standards, you will help identify opportunities to optimise the Council's assets, maximise income generation and support long-term corporate priorities through effective property solutions and professional advice.
About you
You will be a qualified or nearly qualified Chartered Surveyor with substantial experience of estate and asset management, gained within either the public or private sector. Comfortable managing a diverse commercial property portfolio, you will bring strong technical expertise in landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, property transactions and asset management, together with the ability to balance commercial thinking with the wider objectives of a public sector organisation.
Just as important as your technical skills will be your ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be a confident communicator, an effective negotiator and someone who enjoys finding practical solutions to complex property challenges. With a proactive and adaptable approach, you will thrive in a changing environment and be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an important period of transformation while helping shape the future management of the Council's estate.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 21st September 2026 and interviews will be held on 29th September 2026.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
