Assistant Estates Surveyor – Property & Garages

Location: Milton Keynes

Pay: £17.21 per hour PAYE / £22.88 per hour Umbrella

Contract: Temporary maternity cover

Hours: Initially 4 days per week, reducing to 3 days per week after approximately 2 months

Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

IR35: Inside IR35

Working Arrangement: Site/office based

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an Assistant Estates Surveyor to support the management of a portfolio of garages and associated property assets in Milton Keynes.

This is a varied, hands-on property role combining estate inspections, garage lettings and licences, maintenance coordination, record management and liaison with tenants and contractors.

## The Role

You will assist with the day-to-day management of a garage portfolio, including:

Carrying out garage, estate and property inspections

Inspecting vacant garages and garage compounds

Managing records relating to occupancy, voids, repairs, inspections and compliance

Processing new garage licence applications, terminations and changes

Issuing licence agreements and ensuring documentation is completed correctly

Coordinating routine condition and health & safety inspections

Raising minor works orders for repairs, lock changes, clearances and remedial works

Liaising with contractors and internal teams to ensure works are completed

Responding to customer and tenant enquiries

Supporting debt management through accurate property and occupancy records

Maintaining property databases, spreadsheets and digital records

Preparing reports, surveys, plans, property records and risk assessments

Attending meetings with tenants, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders

Supporting wider asset management projects, audits and service improvements

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About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience within property management, estates, housing property services or a similar environment.

Ideally, you will have:

NVQ Level 3 in Property Management or a similar qualification, or equivalent relevant experience

Knowledge of property management and land/property ownership matters

Experience dealing with property records and legal documentation

Experience with routine property transactions, licences and consents

Good administrative and record-management skills

Confidence using spreadsheets, databases and digital systems

Experience liaising with tenants, customers and contractors

Good organisation and communication skills

The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

Experience of asset management, property budgets, income monitoring or account reconciliation would also be advantageous.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as the role involves travelling to garages and properties to undertake inspections.

This is a good opportunity for someone with property or estates experience looking for a varied role combining office-based property administration with inspections and practical estate management