Contract Type:
Contract
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/04/2026
About this job
Neway International are seeking an Interim Lead Commercial Surveyor to join our client based with Liverpool City Council.
Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Pier Head, Liverpool, L2 2BS Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: 16 March 2026 Duration: Initially for 3 months, likely to be extended.
* normally 3 days office‑based IR35: Inside About the Client Liverpool City Council’s City Development directorate leads on the strategic management, development, and optimisation of the Council’s property portfolio.
The team plays a critical role in supporting regeneration, delivering value, and ensuring the city’s land and assets are used effectively to support wider economic and community priorities.
The Role
The Interim Lead Commercial Surveyor will act as the Council’s senior advisor on commercial and investment property matters, supporting the strategic management of a diverse property portfolio.
This role provides leadership across valuation, asset management, disposals, acquisitions, regeneration projects, and landlord/tenant negotiations.
You will contribute to corporate leadership, drive service transformation, and ensure the Council’s commercial estate delivers maximum value, income, and strategic benefit.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on all commercial and investment property matters, including lettings, lease restructures, rent reviews, renewals, and landlord/tenant negotiations
* Provide strategic leadership across valuation, asset management, disposals, acquisitions, and regeneration projects
* Ensure the Council’s property portfolio is optimised to maximise income, minimise liabilities, and support wider strategic objectives
* Lead the delivery of annual portfolio valuations for accounting purposes
* Develop and maintain the Asset Management Strategy and asset‑specific plans
* Oversee the collation and audit of property data, including use of the Concerto system
* Provide professional advice to senior management, Members, and external partners
* Lead on statutory requirements including Right to Buy, lease extensions, and enfranchisement
* Manage high‑value projects including feasibility studies, strategic asset reviews, financial planning, and capital investment programmes
* Commission and manage external consultants where required
* Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the Property team
* Lead, motivate, and develop staff, ensuring performance, development, and workforce planning
* Support corporate initiatives, transformation programmes, and cross‑council priorities
* Ensure compliance with legislation, procurement rules, and Council policies
* Represent the service at internal and external meetings, committees, and partnership forums
Candidate Requirements
* Degree in a property‑related discipline and RICS membership (essential)
* Extensive experience in commercial property asset management at senior level
* Proven leadership experience managing high‑performing teams
* Strong commercial acumen with experience in revenue management and pricing strategies
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and performance metrics
* Experience negotiating property transactions, valuations, and contract terms
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide strategic guidance
* Experience delivering regeneration or high‑value property projects (desirable)
* Strong understanding of property legislation and best practice
* Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and drive performance
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