MRICS L&T surveyor- corporate landlord - Interim contract
Property Services
Hybrid Working
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We are seeking a highly experienced estate surveyor – Corporate Estate, to assist in the management of the Council’s Corporate Estate, ensuring assets are managed proactively, efficiently and in fullpliance with the Corporate Asset Management Plan.
You will support the development of strategies and estate management plans on behalf of client departments ( adult care, education, social services), translating corporate and service priorities into deliverable, value for money oues. This is a key role requiring strongmercial acumen, strategic leadership and the ability to operate effectively within a political and public sector environment.
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Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of corporate estate management, ensuring Council properties are managed optimally and customer and stakeholder expectations are met. Support the implementation of a Corporate Landlord Model across the portfolio to improve efficiency, reduce costs and align property decisions with corporate priorities. Assist in the development of estate strategies and plans for Client Departments, including business case preparation, consideration of capital and revenue affordability, andmissioning delivery through topletion. Ensure corporate annual valuations arepleted accurately and within required timescales.
Ensure all statutory, legal and regulatory obligations are met, including appropriate consents and agreements prior to themencement of any building works.
Cultivate and embed best practice in estate management, leading the development of robust procedures and professional standards.
Lead the coordination of consultants, stakeholders and legal professionals, ensuringpliance with procurement requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely recording of management information using Asset Management Systems, CAD, GIS and related software.
Qualifications
A relevant degree & Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Experience Required
Lease Management & Administration
1. Drafting, negotiating, and agreeingmercial leases, renewals, and variations
2. Interpreting lease terms (rent review clauses, break clauses, repairing obligations)
3. Conducting rent reviews (open market, index-linked, or fixed increases)
4. Negotiating rental values with tenants or their agents
5. Handling lease renewals, including:Market appraisalsNegotiation of new terms
6. Ensuring the authority achieves the best consideration/value for money (a key public-sector requirement)
Tenant Relationship Management
7. Acting as the main contact formercial tenants
8. Handling tenant queries, disputes, and negotiations
9. Supporting tenant retention and reducing voids
10. Managingplaints or breaches ( arrears, unauthorised use)
Asset Management & Performance
11. Monitoring performance of the council’smercial property portfolio
12. Identifying opportunities to:Increase ieImprove occupancy levelsEnhance asset value
13. Supporting asset strategies ( regeneration, redevelopment, disposal)
Repairs, Maintenance & Dilapidations
14. Interpreting and enforcing repairing obligations in leases
15. Managing:Dilapidations claims at lease endSchedules of condition
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of operational real estate management for effective portfolio delivery.
Extensive knowledge of landlord and tenant law, with a good understanding of national and local planning legislation and policies.
Strong understanding of the public sector operating environment, including the drivers for transformation and change in localernment and their impact on councils and partners
What you'll get in return
Excellent rate of pay umbrella or PAYE, weekly pay
Hybrid working