Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 20 May 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9 £42,686.23 - £51,302.31
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Bankhead, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
Job Details
Due to promotion and further expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a general practice surveyor to join the Estates Team within Property Services. Applicants must be RICS qualified surveyors with Registered Valuer status (or an ability to secure the same). You will undertake valuations of council property assets and a wide range of other professional duties, including landlord/tenant activities whilst generally assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive estates service.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified surveyor with extensive experience of commercial valuation ideally within a local government environment. Whilst the successful applicant will predominately be involved in the annual asset valuation programme there will be a requirement to undertake a wide range of surveying activity including acquisitions & disposals, landlord & tenant management, property development related tasks and provide a broad range of professional advice on property matters. You will use judgement and experience pragmatically to make decisions, interpret and apply national legislation, providing guidance and applying relevant Council policy.
The position requires someone who is enthusiastic committed, self motivated, has a positive, professional and responsible attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team working to tight timescales.
You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the principals of customer care, while displaying excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The Person
You should hold appropriate property related degree level qualification and a proven track record in a professional surveying environment as well as a knowledge of the property market and relevant current legislation.
- RICS Membership with Registered Valuer status (or an ability to secure the same).
- Experience; in commercial asset valuation and of leasing commercial properties, property development, valuation, disposals, acquisitions would be advantageous.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills.
- Flexibility: A flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and pressures.
- Teamwork: Strong team working skills.
Further Information
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For further information, please contact: David Harvey at David.harvey@fife.gov.uk
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