Estates Surveyor

Salary range: £52,194 - £55,323 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

An Exciting Opportunity in Property Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a property professional who is interested to further develop their skills in property project management.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Council's property programmes, which underpin a significant number of property acquisitions in Brent and other areas, to support the Council’s housing and regeneration priorities.

You will be involved in large-scale programmes that deliver property and housing solutions for residents.

You will contribute to the delivery of key acquisition initiatives including, Investment for Brent (i4B), Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF Round 3 & 4) and Council Homes Acquisition Programmes (CHAP).

The Person

You will have experience inspecting properties and a solid understanding of property standards, design, and construction, as well as a good grasp of the property buying and conveyancing process. You will demonstrate sound judgement and a methodical, thorough approach, with strong attention to detail.

Self‑motivation and excellent organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, set priorities, and work accurately while maintaining confidentiality. You will also be an effective communicator with strong negotiation skills, and a team player who can work collaboratively with Property Acquisition Officers and Estate Surveyors.

Strong written skills are also required, including report writing, market data analysis, and presenting information clearly and methodically. A proactive attitude toward all property‑related matters is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

Aspiring to become a property professional - AssocRICS or MRICS (desirable).

Full clean driving licence

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

Closing date: 22 March 2026 (23:59) Additional Information To Be Updated By Recruitment Team

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk.