428058 Commercial Property Surveyor
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 26th October 2025
Location
: Birmingham, Bristol, Chadderton, Hayes, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea (Hybrid
)
Salary
: £42,848 - This role attracts a London Weighting Allowance of £4,000 per annum, for those based in Yeading (Hayes). A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97
%
Contract Type
: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-tim
e
This position sits within the Corporate Estate Management Team. We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Surveyor to join our team to deliver the programme of strategic asset management for the portfolio ensuring the estates meets property legislation and statute and is managed effectively to maximise occupation, best practice, value for money and financial efficienc
y.The role provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on varied property types across Great Britain. You will support the team in all property related matters including disposals, acquisitions and landlord tenant matters and contract management of agents acting on DVSA's behal
f.The successful candidate will need to travel to estates locations at various points when require
**d.
Top Responsibilit**
* iesProviding strategic advice, management, support and vision on the utilisation, development, and day to day estate management of the portfol
* io.Representing the DVSA as landlord or tenant in all matters associated with its commercial land and property assets including negotiations of new leases, lease renewals, rent reviews, legal and property disputes and valuation disput
* es.Undertaking acquisition of land and buildings to achieve objectives of the DVSA and asset management pl
* an.Managing property disposals whether freehold or leasehold, optimising capital receipts within an agreed time frame. Influence and agree closure strategy with Operational and Enforcement delivery tea
* ms.Providing valuation/appraisals, business cases and reports for all purpos
* es.Representing the Agency internally and externally, where requested/required as subject matter expert providing expert advice, support guidance and vision to reach solutions beneficial to the Agency. - Review, maintain and disseminate awareness of property and relevant estate management and works legislation, case law and statutory requiremen
**ts.
Bene**
* fitsEmployer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions
* here25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual lea
* ve).8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birth
* day.Access to the staff discount por
* tal.Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships,
* etc.Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleag
* ues.24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for st
* aff.Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life bala
**nce.
Abou**
t youYou will be experienced with working in a professional property function, capable of working across a diverse portfolio of estates. You will understand the wider impacts of disposals and acquisitions and be able to communicate this across departments when putting business cases for
ward.You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a confident communicator, and someone who will be able to engage and successfully negotiate and influence with a range of stakehol
ders.You will have previous experience in commercial property management, and managing commercial lease and licence agreements. You should have working knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in relation to the management of the property portf
olio.You will have proven budget and contract management skills; financial and property rel
**ated.
Additional Infor**
mationLocation Infor
mationPlease note that the Hayes post will be based in Ye
a
ding. Li
cencesApplicant are required to hold a full UK driving li
cence.Qualific
ationsApplicants are required to have gained a relevant commercial property management estates d
egree.You will be required to provide evidence that you hold the essential qualification at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be with
drawn.Membe
rshipsApplicants must be willing to gain membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors when in post or alternatively already hold a MRICS membe
**rship.
How t**
o A
pply Read the full job description and apply here
4nW6qP4This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 26th Octob
er 2025