Location
Westway Information Centre, Kensington & Chelsea Citizens Advice

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£53,076 per annum

About the Role
Shape the future of our borough through high-quality property transactions and development advice. This role matters because your expertise helps the Council make smart property decisions, unlock development opportunities and protect the long-term value of our estate. You will be a key part of shaping Kensington and Chelsea’s unique landscape for years to come.

You’ll be based in the Borough for a minimum of 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents’ lives.

As a Surveyor, you will manage a range of property transactions, from acquisitions and disposals to development opportunities. Working closely with the Senior Surveyor, you will ensure every project meets professional standards, complies with regulations and delivers the best value for the Council.

A major part of your work will involve carrying out valuations across the Council’s diverse portfolio, covering everything from homes to commercial and mixed-use sites. You will undertake feasibility studies, assessing planning constraints, construction issues and financial viability to help shape early development decisions.

You will advise colleagues and external partners on development viability, planning matters and property law. You will also support the Social Investment and Property team by providing development and investment advice on council-owned and third-party sites.

Day to day, you will negotiate terms for acquisitions and disposals, manage transactions from start to finish and carry out market research to stay ahead of trends. You will produce valuations for purposes such as Right to Buy, lease extensions, disposals and investment decisions, always working in line with RICS standards.

You will prepare clear and accurate reports for senior stakeholders, including briefing papers and Key Decision reports. You will draft contracts and procurement documents, appoint and manage specialist consultants and oversee development projects through to completion. You will monitor risks, track progress and report updates to Lead Members and senior officers to support timely decision-making.

Interviews will be held in person at Kensington Town week commencing 5th October 2026. This role will require a basic DBS check.

Experience
Proven experience carrying out valuations across residential, commercial and industrial property. Experience producing feasibility studies assessing financial, planning and environmental factors. Experience managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions and disposals, as well as preparing and submitting planning applications. Strong negotiation skills and ability to build positive working relationships with agents, developers, solicitors, landowners and internal teams.

Excellent analytical skills, strong financial modelling capability and a good understanding of property legislation, planning law, building regulations and procurement processes. Experience interpreting data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.

About you
Proactive, collaborative and highly organised with the confidence to take initiative and manage multiple deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce clear reports that support sound decision-making. Demonstrates core values of Putting Communities First, Respect, Integrity and Working Together.

Qualifications
Must be a Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).