Head of Corporate Landlord & Surveying – Public Sector
Scotland (Glasgow base with national travel – open to candidates UK wide)
6 Months initial (extensions likely & the potential to go perm)
c£700 via Umbrella
A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Corporate Landlord & Surveying to join on an initial contract basis, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
This is a high-impact strategic leadership position, responsible for overseeing a large and complex property portfolio, shaping long-term estate strategy, and ensuring the effective management and optimisation of corporate assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership across asset management, corporate landlord and surveying functions
* Lead the development and delivery of a long-term Strategic Property Plan, aligning the estate with organisational priorities
* Oversee property transactions, acquisitions, disposals, lease management and dilapidations
* Drive optimisation of the estate through effective asset management and portfolio planning
The ideal candidate will have:
* Significant senior leadership experience in corporate property, asset management, or surveying
* A strong track record delivering large-scale property strategies and programmes
* Proven expertise in property transactions, lease management, asset optimisation, and building condition management
* Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants/contractors
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level
* Experience driving data-led decision making and estates system improvements
* High levels of commercial awareness, analytical capability, and problem-solving ability
* A relevant degree and professional membership (e.g., RICS or equivalent)
If you're a forward-thinking property leader looking to take ownership of a complex estate and drive strategic change, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.
Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting
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