Principal Estates Surveyor
Location: Exeter (Hybrid – office and site visits required)
Salary: £54,180 – £76,944 + excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) seeking a new challenge with a broad and high-impact remit?
Do you thrive on managing complex property portfolios and delivering strategic estates advice across a diverse operational estate?
Morson Talent are proud to be supporting a major public sector organisation in their search for a Principal Estates Surveyor to join their team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a varied estate — from operational sites and offices to rural land holdings — ensuring it is fit for purpose and aligned with the organisation's long-term strategy.
The Role
As Principal Estates Surveyor, you will:
* Lead on estates-related inputs into property projects, ensuring compliance with public sector property legislation and governance.
* Provide expert advice on property acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters.
* Manage complex, high-value property transactions and associated casework.
* Oversee the delivery of professional estate services through external consultants, agents, and legal advisors.
* Collaborate with project managers and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic, commercially sound property solutions.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
* Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS).
* Extensive experience in estates and property strategy, including acquisitions, disposals, and lease management.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* A proven track record of delivering estate projects on time and to budget.
* Experience working within large, multi-site organisations (public or private sector).
What's on Offer
* Salary between £54,180 – £76,944, dependent on experience.
* Flexible hybrid working with regular travel to the Exeter office and estate locations as required.
* Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a nationally significant estate portfolio.
If you're looking to apply your RICS expertise in a role that combines strategic impact with professional challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Morson Talent to learn more about this unique opportunity.
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