Salary: £39,481 to £48,738 per annum
Grade: JK - L
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week – Hybrid Working
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We are looking for an Estates Surveyor to join our Estates Management Function within Property Service to help manage a large and diverse portfolio of properties and projects. This is a hybrid role, and candidates must be ready and able to travel frequently around the County. Your main base will be at one of the key NYC offices.
If you are a member of RICS looking for your next challenge and have experience as an Estates surveyor, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
You will play a key role in managing and developing the Council’s diverse property portfolio. From handling complex valuations and lease negotiations to supporting strategic regeneration projects, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community while growing your professional expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage leases, licenses, and rights over Council land and property
- Conduct property inspections and valuations using RICS standards
- Support regeneration and development projects across the region
- Maximise income from Council-owned commercial assets
- Contribute to strategic property initiatives
- Maintain accurate property data and risk registers
- Liaise with consultants, developers, and public bodies
- Prepare reports for committees and funding bodies
- Promote innovative working practices and customer-focused outcomes
- Represent the Council at public and stakeholder events
You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and high standards. You will work closely with internal and external partners in order to help shape the future of our local area through smart, sustainable property management.
What you will bring
You will have Full RICS qualification and membership (MRICS) with relevant experience within property or estate management. You will also have good technical ability and experience in and manging property portfolios, including commercial, operational and land assets.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- a local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- salary sacrifice schemes
- employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
- travel loans
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact and Apply
If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Bryan Walker, principal Estates Manager at Bryan.Walker@northyorks.gov.uk or Philip Cowan, Estates Manager at philip.cowan@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload. You may see this role advertised across multiple locations; you only need to submit 1 application at the location most convenient for you.
Interview
The interview will comprise a traditional panel interview together with a scenario-based assessment to give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their technical competence.
Key Documents
Job Description Estates Surveyor Grade JK - L.docx
Key Dates
Closing Date: Tuesday 01 December 2026
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 02 and Thursday 03 December 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 07 December 2026
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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.