Graduate Surveyor - Operational and Investment

This graduate surveyor role involves supporting property and estate management, including inspections, valuations, and asset strategy for a council’s property portfolio.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work strengthening the management, performance, and long‑term sustainability of our operational and investment estate. As the Graduate Surveyor (Operational and Investment), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a modern, efficient, and strategically aligned corporate property portfolio.

As the Graduate Surveyor you will:

• Support the Senior Estates Surveyor and wider team in delivering professional, timely estate management services across the Council’s portfolio

• Assist with day‑to‑day estate management tasks, including inspections, tenant liaison, lease events, and service charge administration

• Maintain accurate property data across systems such as Concerto, asset registers, and MSCI benchmarking tools

• Contribute to valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and due‑diligence work, supporting surveyors and legal teams with documentation and enquiries

• Work closely with FM, procurement, and contractors to help deliver effective managing‑agent services across multi‑tenanted properties

• Support the implementation of the Corporate Landlord Model, ensuring consistent standards and customer‑focused service delivery

• Assist in performance monitoring, including arrears schedules, climate‑related reporting, and compliance checks

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, tenants, consultants, and external partners

• Help ensure procurement, health and safety, and governance requirements are met across all estate management activity

• Contribute to strategic asset work, aligning with the Council’s Asset Strategy and Corporate Plan

One of the most exciting projects you’ll be involved in is the continued rollout of the Corporate Landlord Model, helping to modernise how the Council manages its estate and ensuring assets are sustainable, compliant, and fit for the future.

Benefits

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

• Flexible working and Flexi-leave

• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• Excellent Pension Scheme

• Free Parking

• Training and development opportunities

• Payment of one professional membership per annum

• Cycle to work + further related discounts

• Season ticket loan

• Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/ Dental after 3 years' service

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven graduate who’s ready to build a career in property, estates, and asset management. You’ll bring a strong academic foundation, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a busy professional team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with solid numeracy

• High motivation to learn, develop, and progress in all areas of professional practice

• Ability to use your own initiative, while working effectively under appropriate supervision

• A degree in surveying or a related discipline

• Commitment to undertaking the APC, or a willingness to begin the pathway toward RICS membership

• Awareness of RICS Professional Standards and Best Practice, including the Red Book

• Basic understanding of property law, landlord and tenant practice, and the regulatory framework relevant to the role

• Awareness of financial terminology and standard financial practices

• A proactive, positive approach to working with colleagues, tenants, consultants, and stakeholders

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation.

The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident‑focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.