Strategic Property Surveyor

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Property Surveyor
Salary: £53,460 – £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the department

This is a key role within the Corporate Property Team, and reports directly to the Senior Asset Manager. The successful candidate will help with the development and implementation of the Corporate Property Strategy, they will lead major corporate property projects and provide professional and strategic advice to all Council departments. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Property as required, developing and preparing Cabinet reports, Strategies, Policies and engaging with outside Government bodies.

About the Role

As a Strategic Property Surveyor you will be responsible for:

1. To lead Corporate Property Projects and to provide professional support and advice to all Major Council Projects from a property perspective.
2. To assist with the delivery of a comprehensive asset review program of all of The Council’s property assets, and devise an appropriate asset plan for each asset.
3. To undertake monitoring of asset performance and report appropriately against relevant KPIS and performance indicators.
4. To undertake and deal with all types of property transactions coming forward as a result of the rolling Asset Review program.
5. To take a lead in developing core Corporate Property Strategies for use and development of the Corporate Property Portfolio. To implement these strategies and improve the efficiency, robustness and value of the Corporate Property Portfolio including key milestone, timings, costs and KPIs.
6. Provide Corporate Property input into broader Council initiatives/workstreams including the refresh of the Local Plan, Public Health Programmes, Regeneration/Economic Development activity, Community Hubs, the Academy Programme, Housing Development and Estate Regeneration.
7. Where required to identify, appoint and supervise external service providers providing additional property expertise and/or resource
8. With the support of the Senior Asset Manager articulate the findings and progress to the Council Stakeholders and attend the Strategic Property Board.
9. Provide reports and briefings notes as required for Members, the Portfolio Holder and relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and Full Council.
10. To project manage staff engaged in projects and to ensure successful delivery of each programme of works and ensuring high quality collaborative working with 3rd parties.
11. Assist in the formulation, and help gain acceptance for, the implementation of the Council’s property strategy and other strategic property initiatives
12. To work closely across directorates ensuring that all Directorate’s fundamental property needs and strategies are met and implemented.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in preparation and presentation of High-level reports and strategy documents
• Good project management and negotiating skills with experience of dealing with Board level stakeholders
• Ability to communicate with other professionals, members of the public, other officers.
• Ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Good working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law and other legislation relating to estates management duties.
• Extensive practical experience of working as a Chartered Valuation/General Practice Surveyor
• Previous experience of devising and delivering an Asset Review Programme and of delivering major projects, preferably within local government or other public sector organisations
• Commitment to the principles of agile working including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location of work including remote and home working as required.
• Takes personal responsibility for delivering an excellent service to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Able to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Essential qualifications: RICS Membership at either MRICS or FRICS level
DBS Check: N/A

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 30th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 11th January 2026

Interview Date: W/C 19th January 2026

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Denise Ferguson– Head of Property

denise.ferguson@thurrock.gov.uk | 07542 458562

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council