Senior Estate Surveyor

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose:

To manage and provide professional property services across a varied estate portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lease negotiations, estate management, and strategic asset reviews. The Senior Estate Surveyor plays a key role in optimising the use, value, and performance of land and property assets in line with corporate objectives and statutory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of commercial, operational, and investment properties, ensuring efficient use and maximum value.

• Handle lease negotiations, rent reviews, lease renewals, and service charge matters.

• Monitor tenant compliance, resolve breaches of lease, and oversee landlord-tenant matters.

• Undertake property valuations for asset management, insurance, and financial reporting purposes in accordance with RICS Red Book standards.

• Advise on and manage the acquisition and disposal of land and property, ensuring value for money and legal compliance.

• Contribute to strategic asset reviews, identifying opportunities for redevelopment, rationalisation, or improved returns.

• Liaise with planning, legal, and finance teams to support property-related initiatives and regeneration schemes.

• Provide expert advice on property and estate matters to senior management, councillors (in public sector), or clients.

• Prepare reports, briefing papers, and valuation statements to support decision-making processes.

• Ensure all property transactions and management activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal governance procedures.

• Instruct and liaise with external consultants, legal advisors, and agents where necessary.

• Support junior surveyors or apprentices through supervision, mentoring, and technical guidance.

• Act as lead officer on major property projects, liaising with stakeholders and managing budgets.

Requirements

• Degree in Estate Management, Property, or related field.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) – General Practice / Commercial Property pathway.
• Proven experience in estate management, asset strategy, and property transactions.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law, valuation principles, and property legislation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• IT literate, with experience using property databases and GIS/mapping tools.