Principal Property Surveyor – Commercial Property
Location: Cambridgeshire
Contract: Temporary
Rate: Up to £45 per hour Umbrella LTD (£38 PAYE)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
A Local Authority based in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Principal Property Surveyor to join its Property Services team on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an MRICS-qualified surveyor to take a lead role in the management of the Council’s commercial investment and corporate property portfolios, delivering a broad range of estate management, valuation and professional surveying services.
Working within a high-performing local authority environment, you will support the Council’s strategic asset objectives while helping maximise income, investment opportunities and portfolio performance.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver day-to-day estate management across the Council’s commercial property portfolio
Lead on landlord and tenant matters including:
Lease renewals
Rent reviews
New lettings
Lease restructures
Deeds of variation
Dilapidations
Undertake acquisitions and disposals of land and property
Carry out valuations, appraisals and asset management reviews
Develop and implement asset management plans and marketing strategies
Ensure properties are properly maintained in line with contractual and statutory obligations
Prepare and present reports to Committees and senior stakeholders
Maintain accurate property management and valuation records
Support budget monitoring, service charge management and financial performance reporting
Provide professional property advice to senior officers, elected members and Council departments
Supervise and support Property Surveyors, graduates and apprentices where required
Occasionally deputise for the Chief Property SurveyorCandidate Requirements
MRICS qualified with a RICS-recognised degree or equivalent qualification
Proven post-qualification experience within:
Local authority property services, commercial surveying practice or corporate estates
Commercial estate management and landlord & tenant work
Property valuations, acquisitions and disposals
Strong understanding of asset management and commercial property practice
Experience managing retail, office, industrial or investment property portfolios
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management databases/software
Ability to lead, support and develop junior staff
Full driving licence or ability to travel between sitesDesirable Experience
Local government or public sector experience
Knowledge of Cambridge property market
Experience in asset/development management and project work
Familiarity with valuation software and advanced Excel
Supervisory or line management experience
If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact Josh for more information.
Contact: Josh Hull at Service Care Solutions on
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