Job Introduction
We’re seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join our Commercial and Development Team.
You’ll assist in the management of the city council’s commercial portfolio which is a combination of standalone and local parade premises throughout Milton Keynes.
You’ll work across commercial business tenancies, including leases, licences and tenancy at wills. You’ll also assist in managing casework, property inspections, measurement, instructing and liaising with stakeholders as well as managing purchase orders and rent billing.
We also have some exciting upcoming projects that you’ll be able to get involved with.
This is a fixed term role until 31 March 2026.
This role is may suitable for home working, following an assessment.
Interviews will be held on 15 and 16 May.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Assisting the Commercial & Development team in managing the commercial estate.
- Inspecting premises undertaking visits and measurement.
- Property management and rent billing/finance tasks.
- Instructing building and maintenance contractors.
- Processing lease applications.
- Drafting heads of terms and rental valuations.
The Ideal Candidate
- Ideal candidate will have property experience.
- A RICS accredited degree or working towards.
- The role would suit an estate management student as a placement year.
- The role will suit a suitably qualified property graduate.
For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
