Job Description
3 Month Contract With A local Authority
Job Purpose
The Senior Commercial Surveyor plays a key role in managing and optimising the Council’s property portfolio, ensuring it delivers maximum financial, social, and economic value. The role provides strategic property leadership, translating Council priorities into effective asset management, regeneration, and development outcomes.
You will act as a senior property professional advising elected members and senior stakeholders, supporting regeneration, placemaking, and investment initiatives across a diverse range of asset types. The role contributes to long-term property strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, including economic growth, service delivery, and community benefit.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the Council’s property portfolio to maximise value, reduce costs, and enhance long-term returns while delivering social and economic benefits.
* Identify and deliver asset management and value-add opportunities across the portfolio, including lettings, rent reviews, lease restructures, refurbishments, and disposals.
* Lead on commercial property transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, and leasing arrangements in line with Council objectives.
* Act as an “intelligent client” managing external consultants, agents, and property managers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
* Support the development and implementation of the Council’s property strategy aligned with wider corporate priorities.
* Enable regeneration and development opportunities, including land assembly, development agreements, and disposal strategies.
* Prepare and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and performance reporting for a large-scale property portfolio.
* Develop robust business cases, including financial appraisals and feasibility studies, to support investment and strategic decisions.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, service departments) and external advisors.
* Provide professional advice and guidance to senior leaders and elected members, ensuring informed decision-making.
* Lead or support cross-Council initiatives and policy development relating to property and asset management.
* Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring delivery to tight deadlines and adapting to changing requirements.
Requirements
* Degree in a property-related discipline and/or Chartered Surveyor status (MRICS) or working towards accreditation.
* Significant experience in property/asset management within public or private sector environments.
* Proven track record in commercial asset management, including leasing, rent reviews, development, acquisitions, and disposals.
* Strong knowledge of property law, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
* Experience in financial appraisal, budgeting, and portfolio performance management.
* Ability to develop business cases and present to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
* Experience managing consultants and working with multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and elected members.
* Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
* Good understanding of local government context, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
* Proficiency in IT systems and data management.
* Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment.
* Strong political awareness and experience advising elected members.
Additional Information
* The position involves a mix of office-based work, site visits, and stakeholder engagement.
* A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required.
* Bi-Weekly Payment Schedule
* 40 Working Hours Per Week