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 ## 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