Senior Estates Surveyor
£418 per day
Inside IR35
3 Months initially
London
Hybrid
Interviews taking place ASAP
You will be responsible for a varied portfolio – including commercial premises, strategic land holdings, and development sites – ensuring strong financial returns and alignment with the Council’s Asset and Development Management strategies.
About the Senior Estates Surveyor role:
This role also offers the opportunity to deputise for senior colleagues, contribute at a strategic level, and shape long-term decisions affecting key property assets.
Manage a designated asset portfolio, overseeing leases, rent reviews, renewals, licenses, and terminations to maximise financial returns and occupancy.
Lead on negotiations with owners, statutory bodies, and legal advisors. Handle disposals, acquisitions, compensation claims, and undertake valuations (e.g. Right to Buy, equity share, internal transfers).
Oversee cases involving easements, wayleaves, rating issues, and unauthorised land use. Support marketing and letting of vacant properties, ensuring high-quality documentation and tenant selection.
Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations, financial and contract procedures, and the Council’s codes of practice. Maintain accurate records for the Asset Management System.Your previous experience as a Senior Estates Surveyor:
Strong experience in estates and property management within a local authority setting
MRICS qualification (or working towards)
Solid understanding of landlord/tenant matters and commercial lease negotiation
Ability to balance commercial returns with community and policy objectives
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and managing external contractors
Confident managing projects independently and deputising for senior leads when neededIf you're interested in this Interim Senior Estates Surveyor opportunity, or know someone who might be, please contact Sarah Williams on (phone number removed) or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process