Commercial Estates Surveyor
📍 East London
💰 £500 per day Umbrella / £371.04 per day PAYE
📅 Contract to September 2026
🕒 Inside IR35
An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Estates Surveyor to join a dynamic London Local Authority. This is a key role within a high-performing Strategic Property team, managing a diverse commercial portfolio with a particular focus on schools and educational sites.
We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded surveyor who can hit the ground running and deliver results in a complex public-sector environment.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for a varied commercial property portfolio, including schools and education assets, ensuring effective management, compliance, and value generation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing leases, licences and deeds of variation
* Leading rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations
* Ensuring statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are met
* Working closely with Legal, Finance and Regeneration teams
* Building strong relationships with tenants and internal stakeholders
* Providing professional advice to senior officers and elected members
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge alongside excellent stakeholder management skills.
About You
To be considered, you must have:
* MRICS qualification (Valuation or Commercial pathway)
* Significant experience within Local Government or a large public sector organisation
* Direct experience managing schools and/or educational property assets
* Strong understanding of commercial landlord & tenant matters
* Proven ability to negotiate and deliver practical solutions
* Confidence operating within a politically sensitive environment
Why Apply?
* Competitive day rate
* High-profile portfolio within a vibrant London borough
* Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a large public estate
* Supportive and forward-thinking property team
If you are an experienced Commercial Surveyor with strong local authority experience and immediate availability, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately