Technical Surveyor

The Technical Surveyor role is essential in supporting the council’s commitment to maintaining accurate property records, managing boundaries effectively, and delivering excellent service to tenants and leaseholders. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and health and safety requirements, contributing to the effective management of the council’s property portfolio.

This role requires close collaboration with the Planning Department to ensure that property plans and records align with planning permissions, land use regulations, and development objectives. You will provide technical advice that supports both ongoing and future council projects.

As part of your duties, you will utilise your expertise in CAD or GIS software to create detailed technical drawings, digital maps, and reports. Your ability to analyse site inspections and translate findings into actionable recommendations will be vital in resolving complex boundary disputes and ensuring the accuracy of property ownership records.

You will work in an agile manner across Sandwell, adapting to changing priorities and responding effectively to the needs of internal teams such as Housing, Legal, Estates, and Planning, as well as external stakeholders including tenants, solicitors, and surveyors.

We are looking for a proactive individual who champions equality, diversity, and inclusion in their work and contributes to fostering a positive, open culture across the council.

Job Summary

• Preparing, maintaining, and updating terrier plans and property records to ensure accurate land and property ownership data for council-owned properties.
• Supporting the Right to Buy process by preparing sale plans and service charge plans for leaseholders while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Investigating and resolving boundary disputes and encroachments through site inspections and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing technical support to housing, legal, and property teams for effective property management and dispute resolution.
• Working closely with the Planning Department to ensure alignment with planning permissions and regulations for council-owned properties and land.
• Preparing detailed plans, reports, and technical drawings using CAD or GIS software. 

Essential Requirements

•  Proficiency in CAD or GIS software for preparing digital property and boundary maps.
• Experience in preparing terrier plans, valuation plans, and service charge plans.
• Strong understanding of property laws, boundary regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and provide technical expertise on boundary disputes and encroachments.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, and the Planning Department.

Qualifications

• BTEC HNC/HND in Building/Surveying or equivalent or proven knowledge and experience in subject area to this standard

Hours

37 hours per week

For an informal discussion, please contact Ricky Jones on 07502684235  or Email Ricky_Jones@sandwell.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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