Asset Management Surveyor

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, with some other miscellaneous assets, currently valued at £288.9M producing an annual rental income of £19.3M. Rental income is a major contributor to the financial sustainability of the council and the income received significantly exceeds that generated through the collection of council tax.

Following a promotion within the team we are looking to recruit an Asset Management Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing the Council’s Investment and Operational portfolios. The role comprises of hands-on estate management and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan, and contribute to other exciting new Corporate or regeneration projects.

The main duties will include:

• Carrying out day to day investment portfolio duties arising from the commercial assets (both directly let properties and some ground leased properties) including straightforward;
• Rent reviews, negotiating new lettings, lease renewals & generally dealing with all landlord and tenant matters including processing applications for landlord’s consent, surrenders and dilapidations.
• Estate management of multi-let properties including managing simple service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents (where already appointed), debt monitoring and income management.
• Inputting into Project Groups where these involve the role’s managed portfolio/ and or input on behalf of the Property Team

All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, commercial agents, internal departments and colleagues within the Property team is key.

We are looking for candidates who are RICS qualified with experience in a commercial property environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of commercial leases.

Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified surveyor or with some post qualified experience and the appointment offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the council’s ambitious investment portfolio, leaving a lasting impact on the borough.

The salary range for this role is £49,055 - £52,913.

In return we can offer you a rewarding career, flexible working patterns and an excellent range of benefits.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.

About Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside. 

We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Our 2022 resident satisfaction survey rate was an impressive 93% - a figure that has remained consistently high in recent years and well above the South East’s 74% average and the national 80% average.

We are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to our team. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact our Principal Asset Management Surveyor, Daniel Cowin by email [email protected] or call 01256 845729 or our Senior Asset Management Surveyor, Lindsey James by email on [email protected] or call on 01256 845343.

What benefits do we offer?

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.