Property Acquisition Project Manager

Property Acquisition Project Manager

Salary £50,356 - £54,063 pa plus essential car allowance

36 Hours per week (5 year Fixed Term Contract)

This is an exciting new role for a chartered surveyor, with passion for housing to make a real difference in Spelthorne. As a Property Acquisition Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of a 5-year Capital Programme to purchase street properties in accordance with the Council’s housing requirements and in accordance with the programme, as well as arranging to procure for renovation/adaptation of the properties (as required) and to manage the project through to completion. The properties will be offered to those on the Council Housing Register at an affordable rent.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a Chartered Building Surveyor and have experience of delivering property acquisition and managing renovation projects. Experience of working for a local government, would be desirable, but it’s not essential. Knowledge of Spelthorne property market would be an advantage.

As a Property Acquisition Project Manager, you will need to be a good negotiator, calm under pressure, as well as being honest, reliable and flexible in providing the service and advice as required.  You will also be able to tailor your approach to communicate information effectively.

You will be organised, able to work independently and manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet changing workloads. You will need to be confident in the use of ICT and preparation of survey reports and advising on suitability of investment.

A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Marta Imig on 07860 595363 or email m.imig@spelthorne.gov.uk  

Closing date: 29 July 2022 (noon)
Interview: Week commencing 15 August 2022

For full information and to apply online, go to www.surreyjobs.info or www.spelthorne.gov.uk alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1036 

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

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