Disposals Surveyor

Summary: The role of Disposals Surveyor involves leading a public sector disposal programme in West Yorkshire, focusing on maximizing capital receipts while ensuring compliance and governance. The position requires managing freehold disposals from inception to completion, engaging with various stakeholders, and providing audit-ready recommendations. The contract is initially for three months with a likelihood of extension. The role demands a strong background in disposals and local authority experience, along with MRICS or FRICS qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing freehold disposals from inception to completion, including strategy, valuation advice and recommendations
• Producing disposal recommendation summaries and advising on the most appropriate disposal route
• Leading negotiations with purchasers, developers and agents to secure best consideration
• Ensuring compliance with statutory duties (including Section 123, Local Government Act 1972) and internal governance
• Maintaining audit-ready documentation including valuation evidence, marketing records and decision trails
• Working closely with legal teams and external solicitors to progress transactions and resolve title issues, covenants and easements
• Engaging with senior officers, elected members and internal services, including sensitive or contentious disposals

Key Skills:

• MRICS or FRICS (essential)
• Local Authority experience (essential)
• Strong background in disposals, valuation and estates management
• Confident negotiator with commercial awareness and an ability to operate in a public sector governance environment
• Able to interpret legal documents, title plans and planning policy
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to produce clear recommendations and maintain robust audit trails

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: West Yorkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other