Job Description
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose:
To manage and provide professional property services across a varied estate portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lease negotiations, estate management, and strategic asset reviews. The Senior Estate Surveyor plays a key role in optimising the use, value, and performance of land and property assets in line with corporate objectives and statutory requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of commercial, operational, and investment properties, ensuring efficient use and maximum value.
* Handle lease negotiations, rent reviews, lease renewals, and service charge matters.
* Monitor tenant compliance, resolve breaches of lease, and oversee landlord-tenant matters.
* Undertake property valuations for asset management, insurance, and financial reporting purposes in accordance with RICS Red Book standards.
* Advise on and manage the acquisition and disposal of land and property, ensuring value for money and legal compliance.
* Contribute to strategic asset reviews, identifying opportunities for redevelopment, rationalisation, or improved returns.
* Liaise with planning, legal, and finance teams to support property-related initiatives and regeneration schemes.
* Provide expert advice on property and estate matters to senior management, councillors (in public sector), or clients.
* Prepare reports, briefing papers, and valuation statements to support decision-making processes.
* Ensure all property transactions and management activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal governance procedures.
* Instruct and liaise with external consultants, legal advisors, and agents where necessary.
* Support junior surveyors or apprentices through supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance.
* Act as lead officer on major property projects, liaising with stakeholders and managing budgets.
Requirements
* Degree in Estate Management, Property, or related field.
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) – General Practice / Commercial Property pathway.
* Proven experience in estate management, asset strategy, and property transactions.
* Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law, valuation principles, and property legislation.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
* IT literate, with experience using property databases and GIS/mapping tools.