Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District with the Fylde coast on its doorstep.

Preston has exciting plans at its heart with regeneration projects focusing on the Harris Quarter and including the new leisure development, Animate and flexible office development, Amounderness House. The Council is continuing to make effective use of other Council land and buildings to deliver its investment and development ambitions, whilst maximising receipts from the investment property portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a small team to deliver the Council’s agenda for growth and change.   You will have a passion for managing and developing land and property and a commitment to ensuring assets work hard for our communities and provide best value.

If you are RICS qualified and a Registered Valuer, with substantial experience and looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment, then I would encourage you to apply for this position.

Preston City Council is within the Local Government Reorganisation area.  A decision on how this will affect the Council is expected by 16^th July 2026.

The Council offers a range of benefits including:

Hybrid work – 3 days office / 2 days working at home, with flexible working hours 

Attractive pension

A minimum of 30 days annual leave

Free car parking

RICS Fees paid

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, then please contact Imelda Tinsley at i.tinsley@preston.gov.uk 

Please complete your application personally, reflecting your own knowledge and experience and giving examples of work you have been involved in.  Applications that depend on AI generated content may not progress to shortlisting.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £53,460 to £54,495 per annum