Chartered Surveyor - Cyson CymruCouncil
This is advertised on behalf of Cyson Cymru in partnership with Newport City Council
Chartered Surveyor
Newport + some travel | £45,529 | 37 hours/week | Hybrid working
Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse property portfolio while making a real impact across the public sector?
We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded MRICS Chartered Surveyor to join our Asset Management and Valuation team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your professional expertise across a varied range of valuation and estate management projects, supporting strategic property decisions that deliver value for clients and communities alike.
Why This Role Matters
As a Chartered Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality valuation and estate management services across operational, non-operational and surplus property assets. Your expertise will help inform critical decisions relating to acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, asset valuations and portfolio management.
Working closely with clients, stakeholders and decision-makers, you'll provide trusted professional advice that helps maximise asset value, supports financial reporting requirements and contributes to the effective management of property portfolios.
What You'll Be Doing
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll:
• Undertake professional valuations in line with RICS standards, legislation and client requirements.
• Deliver annual asset valuation programmes in accordance with RICS Red Book and CIPFA guidance.
• Manage a broad range of estate management matters including rent reviews, lease renewals, assignments, dilapidations and compensation claims.
• Lead negotiations on acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, licences and other property interests.
• Provide expert advice and clear recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers for committees and working groups.
• Build strong relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support business development opportunities and contribute to service growth objectives.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced property professional who can combine technical expertise with sound commercial judgement and excellent stakeholder management skills.
You'll bring:
Essential Requirements
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in an estates-related discipline.
• Significant experience in valuation and estate management.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, professional standards and industry guidance.
• Experience managing a varied caseload and delivering work to demanding timescales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
• RICS Registered Valuer status or working towards registration.
• Experience working within local government or large public sector organisations.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a professional and supportive team where your expertise will directly influence property and asset management decisions across a diverse portfolio.
In return, you'll benefit from:
• £45,529 salary + annual uplift
• NEST pension & 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 33 with continuous service)
• Hybrid working in Newport
• Occupational sick pay & Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive team with a culture built around professionalism, respect and continuous improvement
Inclusive Recruitment
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement in the JD, we’d still like to hear from you.
Applications are welcome in Welsh or English and will be treated equally.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a forward-thinking Chartered Surveyor with a passion for delivering professional excellence and building strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline: Sunday 4th October.
Please send an up-to-date CV to:
[email protected] / [email protected]