Service Care Solutions - Construction

Valuation Surveyor - London Council £35.00 PAYE / £44.00 Umbrella or LTD (Inside IR35)36 hours per weekOngoing contractWe are recruiting for an experienced Senior Development & Valuation Surveyor to join a busy London Council. The role will involve leading on property acquisitions, disposals, development appraisals, and strategic asset management projects to maximise the value of the Council's property portfolio and deliver best value for money. Responsibilities: Lead on complex acquisitions, disposals, and development transactions on behalf of the Council. Manage feasibility studies, valuations, and development appraisals from concept through to completion. Provide expert advice on property law, valuation, planning, and financial modelling to support strategic decisions. Oversee and mentor a small team of Surveyors and Graduate Valuers. Conduct market research and prepare reports to inform investment, development, and asset management strategies. Negotiate complex property transactions and development agreements to secure best value outcomes. Ensure projects comply with statutory, planning, and RICS standards while achieving the Council's social and financial objectives. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, developers, and external consultants. Requirements: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS). Extensive experience within local government or public sector property, including acquisitions, disposals, and development. Strong understanding of commercial principles, planning legislation, and property valuation. Demonstrable experience leading teams and delivering large-scale property or regeneration projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills. Contact: For more information, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on or email .uk

A client within the Public Sector based in Gloucestershire is currently recruiting for a Principal Highways Development Coordinator to join their Highways Development Management team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highways planning and development environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to provide timely highways and transport advice to planning authorities, ensuring that the Highways Authority's position is clearly represented, while supporting sustainable development across the County. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Engaging in pre-application discussions with planning officers, developers, and consultants.• Assessing transport assessments, transport statements and travel plans submitted in support of planning applications.• Providing highways and transport recommendations to district planning authorities within agreed timelines.• Representing the Highways Authority at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings.• Negotiating and securing Section 106 financial contributions for strategic infrastructure delivery. The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require a degree in Civil Engineering (or a relevant degree with compensatory knowledge and experience), along with substantial experience in highways development management and planning legislation.The below skills would be beneficial for the role:• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with experience presenting at planning committees.• Proven understanding of highway engineering and design standards.• Experience of preparing technical reports, advising stakeholders, and working within a political environment.The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering u p to £51,356 + 5% 5 amrket rate supplement per annum. How to Apply If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region. Referral Bonus If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.