Surveying Officer

Salary: £32,578- £39,481 per annum

Grade: H-I

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Hybrid working

Are you an aspiring Chartered Surveyor with post qualification experience?

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, surveyor that is working towards their MRICS qualification. We are specifically looking for candidates with a number of years post qualification experience but may not yet have sat their Assessment of Professional Competence.

The Role:

The Estates team are looking to hire a Surveying Officer, who will work towards their Assessment of Professional Competence by working on a range of estate management tasks across North Yorkshire Council’s varied property estate.

The role will be based in either Scarborough, Northallerton or Harrogate and assist the Estate Surveyors by;

• Conducting lower value property management tasks and managing a varied caseload under the guidance of senior staff.

• Assisting in resolving straightforward technical property queries.

• Carrying out simple rent reviews, lease renewals, property valuations, and similar professional work.

• Ensure that personal data, property records, performance indicators and expenditure are monitored and secured/ protected in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and NYC requirements for information Security and Confidentiality

• Work with colleagues across the wider property team to provide assurance that the council is adhering to its lease obligations and to ensure successful delivery of key aspects of our Asset Management Action Plan

• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft software.

Other aspects of the role include;

• Helping to deliver specialised, tailored strategies
• General practise surveying
• Supporting resolving technical property queries
• Occasional site visits

As this role is career graded, it also presents an entry-level opportunity to develop into a career as a property based surveyor.

You will be supported in developing your knowledge, understanding, and experience of property, either working towards an accredited RICS qualification, and/or using appropriate experience, as defined by the RICS, to then progress onto professional membership of the RICS at Associate or Member level (AssocRICS or MRICS respectively).

The role offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, however there is the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week and attend in person meetings.

What you can bring

We are looking for someone who;

• Can collaboratively work towards a common strategy with a small team
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of property management/ asset strategy
• Is a good communicator
• Is data driven
• Can work flexibly

What We Offer:

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, offering a range of training and development opportunities and career progression allowing you to manage your own development journey and empowering you to control your career.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

· Modern flexible working practices

• Learning and development packages

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts

• Green car and cycle schemes

• Travel loans

• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Contact

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Bryan Walker on [email protected] or Philip Cowan on [email protected] for an informal conversation.

Key Dates

Closing date: 04th November

Shortlisting: 5th-6th November

Interview dates: w/c 16th November

Key Documents:

Job description.pdf

Total Rewards Brochure

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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Surveying Officer

Salary: £32,578 - £39,481 per annum

Posted: 13/10/2026

Closing date: 04/11/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)