Assistant Property Surveyor

• Vacancy details
• Vacancy title
• Assistant Property Surveyor
• Closing date
• 12/10/2026, 16:00
• Advertising basis
• Permanent
• Actual starting salary

A starting salary between £37,111 and £41,834 will be offered to the successful candidate based on their skills, knowledge, experience and performance at interview. This range is not negotiable.

• Salary range or pay band
• HEO £37,111 to £45,378
• Allowances
• No
• Work pattern
• Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)
• Group
• Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy Group
• Directorate
• Economic Development - Operations
• Branch
• Property Infrastructure
• Location (s)
• Pan Wales

‘Pan Wales’ means the post holder can be based in any Welsh Government office, subject to business needs. Roles based outside Wales, including London, are not available unless explicitly stated in the advert.

A list of the Welsh Government’s offices can be found on

www.gov.wales/welsh-government-offices

. Please note it may not always be possible to accommodate a preference for a specific office location.

The post holder’s travel from their home to their assigned Welsh Government office is considered their ‘ordinary commute’ and must be done in their own time and at their own cost.

Purpose of post

The Property Infrastructure Division’s vision is to help create modern and connected property infrastructure (sites and premises) to meet the needs of business in all parts of Wales to maximise regional economic benefits.

The Division is a commercially focused, customer facing team with skills in a range of built environment professions. The Property Delivery Plan seeks to deliver a rolling programme of 300,000 sq. ft. per annum of new premises, together with investment ready sites with an estimated capex of £200M over the next 10 years.

Recent examples include the delivery of a new 50,000sq ft advanced build employment premises at Rhyd y Blew, Ebbw Vale, and 32,500 sq. ft. of employment premises at Cross Hands in Carmarthenshire. Both developments achieved Net Zero Carbon in Use Standard.

The postholder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of commercial property interventions across the Property Infrastructure portfolio, contributing to the identification, management and implementation of acquisitions, disposals, infrastructure delivery, construction projects, joint ventures, grant funding schemes and supporting the delivery of wider policy objectives in a compliant and commercially sound manner.

The post holder needs to be experienced within the property sector, with a broad range of property knowledge and practical experience, supported by education to degree level in a property-related discipline.

Key tasks

Contribute to the delivery of a range of commercial property transactions, including construction projects and site preparation, freehold acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and grant funding agreements, ensuring these are completed in line with governance and market value requirements.

To manage a discrete caseload of property matters and transactions, taking responsibility for routine negotiations, project administration, budgetary and financial management and liaising with internal and external professionals, clients and legal advisers.

With support from the Property Surveyor, undertake property negotiations, instruct lawyers and prepare contracts, in accordance with relevant and up to date land and property legislation.

Form an active member of project teams to deliver key construction and infrastructure delivery projects.

Prepare Ministerial Advice and accurate, clearly written reports for submission to the Property Leadership Team to obtain approval for projects.

Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, Welsh Government policies and internal governance processes, maintaining a strong focus on compliance and risk management.

Development opportunities

The work of the Property Infrastructure Division is of critical importance in supporting the growth of existing and new businesses in Wales, meeting the challenge of climate change and delivering positive economic outcomes for all parts of Wales.

The post offers an outstanding opportunity to work in a high-profile area of property delivery, supporting wider department and Welsh Government objectives for economic development activity in Wales.

There is an opportunity for the post holder to broaden their career and become involved in some of the most exciting and significant property projects happening in Wales, with diversity of both scale and location.

Other vacancy related information

In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: Experience 2. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

A reserve list may be held for this opportunity. Any candidate who is successful in being offered a reserve status, will remain on the reserve list for 12 months.

This is a permanent Welsh Government post however these appointments are being made via a Welsh Government Property Infrastructure Programme, with confirmed funding for 5 years. Should programme funding not be extended beyond the initial 5-year period, transition into a suitable alternative role within the organisation will be facilitated.

A CV should be submitted with the application (max 2 sides A4, 12pt Arial font). CVs will not be scored but will be used by the panel to gain a fuller understanding of your experience and employment history.

A presentation on Experience 2 criteria will be required at Interview Stage. More information will be provided in the invitations to that stage.

The role will require visit sites to locations across Wales, some of which will be remote and isolated with no public transport connections. As such, applicants are required to hold a full driving licence.

Applicants should either be working towards, or committed to working towards, professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent professional qualification such as, MRTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute), IAM (Institute of Asset Management), IRRV (Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation) or CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing).

• Vetting level
• Basic
• Number of posts
• 2
• Contact point for further information regarding the post
• Tim Lawley - property.infrastructure@gov.wales
• Welsh language requirements
• Welsh language requirements

3 - Welsh language skills are not essential for this opportunity; you do not need Welsh language skills to apply. However, as the Welsh Government is a bilingual organisation, Welsh language skills are desirable and will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage.

• Understanding by reading
• 0 - No skills
• Speaking and being understood
• 0 - No skills
• Understanding by listening
• 0 - No skills
• Writing and being understood
• 0 - No skills
• Working for the Civil Service
• The
• Civil Service Code

sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our

AI candidate guidance

for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection Process and Stages

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:

• 2 stage process
• Stage 1
• Application Form
• Stage 2
• Interview
• Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these Behaviour criteria during the selection process.

Behaviour 1:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions
• This will be tested at stage 2: Interview

Behaviour 2:

Communicating and Influencing

Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner - choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact

This will be tested at stage 2: Interview

Behaviour 3:

• Working Together
• Encourage joined up team work within your own team and across other groups
• This will be tested at stage 2: Interview
• Experience

We'll assess you against the following Experience criteria during the assessment process.

Evidence to provide

CV, Experience questions

Experience 1:

Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of commercial property principles and practices, with relevant experience of supporting or delivering property transactions, estate management activities, development projects or wider property portfolio interventions. This could include acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, valuation, estate management, site development projects, grant funding schemes or other commercial property activities.

This will be tested at Stage 1: Application Form

This will be tested at stage 2: Interview

Experience 2:

Demonstrate experience of managing or supporting commercial property transactions from inception through to completion, which could include marketing and disposal of property assets; property acquisitions; landlord and tenant matters; conducting commercial negotiations; instructing and working with solicitors; review and interpretation of legal property documentation; analysis of surveys, valuations, title information and other technical property reports; property project management; and preparing recommendations or reports to support governance and decision making.

• This will be tested at stage 1: Application Form
• This will be tested at stage 2: Interview
• Technical

We'll assess the following Technical skills during the selection process.

Technical 1:

Applicants should either be working towards, or committed to working towards, professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or an equivalent professional qualification.

This will be tested at stage 1: Application Form

Eligibility

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Civil Service.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Social Model of Disability

Welsh Government has adopted the social model of disability, which recognises that barriers in society

act to disable people who have impairments, or health conditions, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language.

We are committed to removing barriers in the recruitment process so that all (or potential new) staff can perform at their best.

Recruitment adjustments can be made at any part of the recruitment process for candidates with an impairment or health condition, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language.

Please get in touch with

DiversityInRecruitment@gov.wales

to discuss adjustments for any part of the process.

• Inclusive Interview Schemes
• We are committed to inclusive recruitment and offer interviews to eligible candidates who meet the
• minimum criteria

for the role through the following schemes:

Disability Confident

The Welsh Government is a Disability Confident Leader. As part of our commitment to this scheme we interview any candidate with an impairment, health condition, who is neurodivergent or who uses British Sign Language if they meet the

minimum criteria

for the post.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The Welsh Government operates the Great Place to Work for Veterans Initiative. As part of our commitment to this scheme we interview any eligible candidates who meet the

minimum criteria

for the post.

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service employers can offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of civil servants who are at risk of redundancy and who meet the

• minimum criteria
• for the post
• By ‘
• minimum criteria

’ we mean that candidates must provide us with evidence in their application (and/or test) that they meet the minimum level of competence for the role - usually defined as

a minimum score of 4 per criterion.

Social Partnership

In Welsh Government, the relationship between the employer and trade unions is based on social partnership. We believe our goals can best be achieved by management and trade unions working together.

Our 3 recognised trade unions are:

• PCS
• Prospect
• FDA

This relationship is underpinned by a partnership agreement. This sets out how our unions work with Welsh Government on issues such as:

• Pay
• Terms and conditions
• HR Strategy, policies and procedures
• Health, safety and well-being
• Organisational change

Our Welsh Government trade union colleagues work together to give their members a real say in the workplace. They make sure that the interests of their members are promoted and protected. They also help reduce inequalities and improve terms and conditions.

The Welsh Government has an excellent track record of working in partnership with its trade unions. We support you to join a recognised trade union, to ensure your voice is heard in the workplace. We encourage you to learn more about our trade unions, partnership working and to get involved in their work.

Benefits

All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time)
• training and development opportunities
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Smart Working flexible working arrangement
• Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)

If you are an active Civil Service Pension member you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us.

• Recruitment principles and complaints
• We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the
• Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles

on the Commission's website.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email

complaints@gov.wales

. Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:

info@csc.gov.uk.