Estates Surveyor (MRICS Qualified)

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Job Details

Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £47,604.34 - £57,196.54

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (applications for part-time and term-time roles will be considered)

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes (hybrid home/office working)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) to join Fife Council's Estates Team within Property Services. This is a key senior professional role providing the opportunity to manage and advise on one of Scotland's most diverse and interesting local authority property portfolios.

While a full-time appointment is preferred, we are equally keen to hear from experienced professionals seeking flexible or part-time arrangements.

The Estates Team manages approximately 1,400 non-housing assets, encompassing:

• A broad commercial estate (retail and industrial).
• Site acquisition and development.
• Community facilities halls, centres, telecoms and utilities infrastructure.

You will provide a professional advice across the Council to support corporate priorities, drive best use of the property portfolio, and deliver an effective, customer-focused property service.

This role offers opportunities across a range of general practice activities including:

Property Management:

The Estates team manage a leased property portfolio generating approximately £5m per annum. Undertake lease management, rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations with tenants and their agents.

Acquisitions, Sales and Leasing:

• Negotiating land purchases for Council projects such as schools, care homes, cemeteries and infrastructure projects.
• Managing disposals of surplus assets to deliver capital receipts.
• Undertaking a wide range of commercial agency work.

Valuation:

• Providing valuations for acquisitions, disposals, asset accounting and statutory purposes.
• Assessing values for access rights, servitudes and wayleaves.

What Fife Council Offers:

• 36-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service.
• 8 public holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid home and office working.
• Generous Career Average Pension Scheme.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

The Person

You will be an MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with broad professional experience and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

You will demonstrate:

• Sound professional judgement and ability to interpret and apply legislation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements:

Chartered Surveyor status (MRICS) with a minimum of 5 years post qualification property experience in one or more of:

• Commercial property valuation.
• Leasing.
• Acquisitions.
• Disposals.
• Development.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organisational skills.

Full valid driving licence.

Experience within a local authority or public sector setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.

For further information please contact: David Harvey, Lead Professional Estates - David.Harvey@fife.gov.uk or Michael O'Gorman, Asset & Estate Service Manager - michael.ogorman@fife.gov.uk