Development Surveyor, Pullar House, Perth - PKC13071
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,987.00 to £49,065.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH1 5GD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC13071 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Development Surveyor - PKC13071
£45,987 - £49,065
Pullar House, Perth
You will assist the Senior Estates Surveyor in the provision of an effective and efficient property management service for both leased and vacant land and buildings.
An integral part of this role will include the development of serviced land and buildings for Employment purposed around Perth and Kinross to promote the Council’s Economic Development initiatives.
The role will involve assisting with the Annual Statutory Asset Valuations, handling leasehold transactions including rent reviews, lease renewals and lettings together with undertaking valuations and any other general estates surveying work. The role will also involve the acquisition and disposal of property.
If you would like to help us deliver our ambition, and have the commitment, drive and skills then we would like to hear from you.
Skills & Experience Required
It is a desired requirement to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and be a RICS Registered Valuer. Other equivalent qualifications and experience would be considered.
It would be advantageous to have a good knowledge aligned with relevant work experience in Property Management.
Experience in using Property Management software would also be beneficial.
You must possess good written and oral communication skills, be able to work on your own initiative, take direction and work as part of a team.
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and get on with people at all levels is essential.
You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs
We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jonathan Janes on 07917 088188 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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