Principal Asset Surveyor in Nottingham

Job Description

Join Nottingham City Council and Make a Real Difference!

Position : Principal Asset Surveyor

Location : Nottingham (Hybrid and flexible working)

Salary range : Starting at £48,474 plus 10% market supplement

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity that lets you make a meaningful impact on the lives of the people of Nottingham? We’re looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our dynamic team at Nottingham City Council. Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a fresh start, this could be the perfect role for you!

Why Work With Us?

Nottingham is a city on the rise, and this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. At the heart of this role is our commitment to equality and innovation, making a tangible difference to the lives of our citizens. With major investment in infrastructure, services, and the community, we need someone with the vision to take us to the next level.

At Nottingham City Council, We Believe That Great Work Happens In a Supportive And Progressive Environment. When You Join Our Team, You’ll Enjoy

• Generous Pension Scheme – security for your future.
• Hybrid Working – work where it suits you best.
• Fantastic Leave Entitlement – a great work-life balance.

We foster an inclusive and innovative workplace where every individual is empowered to do their best. If you’re driven, innovative, and committed to improving Nottingham, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Principal Asset Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving Nottingham’s growth and transformation. You’ll lead the delivery of high-impact strategic planning and asset management programmes, overseeing projects from inception to completion. Your expertise will directly influence the Council’s portfolio of assets, helping to optimise their use and contribute to Nottingham’s vibrant community and economy.

This isn’t just another surveying job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to make your mark on one of the UK’s most exciting cities. Whether it’s supporting the Council’s annual asset valuation programme or participating in the ongoing review of our asset portfolios, your work will have a lasting impact.

About You

We’re seeking individuals with:

• MRICS with post-qualification experience relevant to the role.
• Expertise in commercial negotiations, asset appraisal, and property change solutions.
• A deep understanding of property law and valuation practices.
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex property issues and implement innovative solutions.

If this sounds like you, apply today and be part of something bigger!

For further information or informal inquiries, contact Lucy Wesson at

Apply now and help shape the future of Nottingham!

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

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About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.