Estates Surveyor
Hertsmere Borough Council - Borehamwood
Hybrid (3 days from home)
£44,663 - £50,632 (+ £1,000 retention payment + excellent benefits)
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
 
If you''re an Estates Surveyor looking for more ownership, variety, and genuine impact - this is one worth exploring.
Hertsmere Borough Council is an ambitious local authority with a clear vision: improving quality of life across the borough. With a diverse commercial portfolio including ownership of the world-famous Elstree Studios, this is a role where your work directly contributes to a significant income stream that the Council relies on.
 
The Opportunity
Joining a small but busy Estates team, you''ll play a key role in managing and growing the Council''s commercial property portfolio, ensuring revenue is maximised while identifying new opportunities for investment and improvement.
You''ll report into the Property & Estates Manager and assist a Trainee Estates Surveyor, giving you both technical and leadership exposure.
 
Key Responsibilities
This is a broad, commercially focused role covering all aspects of estate management:
·Deliver a programme of rent reviews, lease renewals, and licences to maximise income
·Lead on acquisition and disposal of land and property, including identifying investment opportunities
·Carry out property valuations and development appraisals in line with RICS standards
·Manage a portfolio of non-operational/commercial assets
·Lead complex negotiations with tenants, agents, developers, and stakeholders
·Negotiate easements, wayleaves, and licences with statutory undertakers
·Develop business cases, delivery plans, and risk assessments across projects

 
About You
We''re looking for a well-rounded Estates professional who can combine technical expertise with commercial awareness:
·RICS qualified (Registered Valuer desirable)
·Minimum 2 years social housing experience in estate management
·Solid understanding of:
oProperty law (Landlord & Tenant)
oRICS codes and best practice
oAsset management principles
·Able to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously
 
What''s On Offer
·27-32 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Local Government Pension Scheme
·£44,663 - £50,632 salary
·£1,000 annual retention payment
·Flexible working + Flexi-leave (up to 2 extra days/month)
·Hybrid working (3 days from home)
·Free gym membership
·Cycle to Work scheme + free Beryl bike rides
·Wellbeing support (yoga, flu jabs, health MOTs)
·Employee Assistance Programme
 
Why Join?
This isn''t just about managing assets, it''s about shaping and protecting a key revenue stream for the Council.
You''ll have the autonomy to make decisions, the backing of a supportive team, and the opportunity to influence how the estate evolves. All within a forward-thinking local authority that values innovation and impact.
 
Interested?
If you''re looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence strategy, and make a visible difference - please apply, and share your CV with (url removed) before 12th April 2026