Estates Surveyor

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a motivated Estates Surveyor to help manage the Council’s diverse property portfolio—supporting day-to-day operations and longer-term strategy so assets deliver strong financial and operational performance. You’ll contribute to projects, manage your own portfolio of assets, handle lease events, and assist on short, medium and long-term asset strategy.

TWBC is committed to supporting your professional development and will support you in achieving your RICS qualification.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing professional estates advice to elected members & senior management.
• Managing part of the portfolio, dealing with tenants ensuring rents are paid & lease obligations are carried out
• Negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, licences for alterations, wayleaves and easements.
• Instructing and monitoring internal/external solicitors, surveyors and advisors.
• Supporting the formulation/coordination of the Council’s Property Asset Management Plan and the annual asset valuation programme with Finance.
• Maintaining the Civica Property database & asset register, GIS records.
• Acting as client lead on property projects; contributing to Council project teams/steering groups.
• Demonstrating a commitment to equality, diversity and health & safety and engaging in ongoing CPD.

About you

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience in a Commercial Property environment.
• Commercial and/or residential property experience.
• Completed or nearing completion of APC.
• Relevant degree or substantial work experience in a property-focused environment; GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation; experience using and maintaining property management systems.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office).
• Full UK driving licence; excellent attention to detail and time management; able to work unsupervised; keen to develop professionally.

Desirable

• Experience of land sales or property development

What we offer:

• Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure 
• Holiday Entitlement: 24 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
• The starting salary for this post is £34,211 per annum. At TWBC, all new employees receive a salary review after 12 months and a further review after 24 months. Following a successful 12‑month review, the salary will increase to £35,112, and following a successful 24‑month review, it will increase to £36,012.
• TWBC also undertakes an annual review of all salaries. We are currently awaiting confirmation of the pay award and any associated salary changes due to take effect from April 2026.
• Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
• Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings.
• Free staff parking.
• Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
• Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.
• Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Take a look here at all the additional benefits that we offer.

For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Peter Benfield, Senior Estates Surveyor, at peter.benfield@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.