Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Valuation & Asset Management Surveyor, a Chartered Surveyor with 5 years post qualification to manage activities within a valuation & asset management team including being responsible for day-to-day service delivery decisions to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service. Managing the Council's property assets to maximise the value and utilisation of the portfolio. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.
Accountabilities and outcomes:
- Undertake the review, acquisition, letting and disposal of land and property, including preparation of valuations, negotiating and making recommendations, seeking approvals from the appropriate governance route in order to meet the council's and its partner’s strategic and operational, regeneration and investment/financial requirements.
- Undertake landlord and tenant valuations and help oversee the process to adhere to statutory financial reporting and deadlines. This will include negotiation of easements, wayleaves and covenants to ensure the best possible outcome for the authority and instigating and negotiating purchases, disposals, lettings and/or compensation settlements to ensure best value for money in accordance with service requirements.
- Review and consider tenants alterations or assignment or subletting requests, progressing to conclusion and ensuring that the council’s property is managed in accordance with all relevant requirements and good estate management practice.
- Identify and select relevant professional advisors, procurement, appointment including detailed instructions, such appointment may it be lawyers, project managers, EPC assessors or other agents. This will include instructing EPC surveys to ensure properties meet the minimum energy efficiency standards and, where improvements are required, working with the Capital Projects team to facilitate any works needed.
- Lead on corporate property projects developing cross boundary working to enable successful engagement of partners and to meet corporate goals.
- Manage prompt and efficient implementation of all aspects of the valuation and asset management function ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with the council’s and legal requirements, reviewing and monitoring income budgets regularly and ensuring debt levels are managed and actioned accordingly.
- Ensure that accurate and timely information is provided to the Data Manager to maintain the statutory property database.
- Prepare and implement policies and strategies including the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy, best value reviews and asset management plans to ensure long term efficient running of the service. This will include providing general property advice to service departments and seniors and members.
- Deputise, internally and externally, for the head of service and in some cases the assistant director on property related matters. This could include Council meetings, stakeholder liaison and public consultations. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
Interviews are due to take place on either the 1st July or the 15th July 2026
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Edwina Crowley on [email protected]
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
We are seeking a Senior Valuation & Asset Management Surveyor to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information:
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Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
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Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
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For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
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Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
