Estate Management Surveyor

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a London local authority. In this role, you will manage the property portfolio to maximize value and support regeneration projects. Essential qualifications include a degree in a property-related field and RICS qualification, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position offers a contract for 6 months and a competitive daily rate, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals in the sector.

Qualifications

• Experienced in asset management or estates management within public or private sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases and property contracts.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the property portfolio to maximise value and reduce costs.
• Provide professional estates advice across various asset types.
• Support land acquisition and ensure best value.
• Conduct financial management for the property portfolio.

Skills

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Strategic communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in a property-related discipline

RICS qualification (or working towards it)

Job description

Estates Surveyor - Property & Regeneration

Location: London

Rate: £450/day (Umbrella)

Contract: 6 months initially

Hours: Full-time

About the Role

We're supporting a London local authority in recruiting an experienced Estates Surveyor to join their Capital Projects & Property directorate. The service provides strategic property leadership across the full lifecycle of the Council's portfolio – maximising value, reducing costs and enabling regeneration through intelligent asset management. This senior role sits within the Council's Property team, advising elected Members, senior officers and cross‑organisation stakeholders on strategic estate matters. You will play a key role in driving forward regeneration ambitions, shaping development opportunities, managing operational and investment assets, and ensuring property decisions support wider economic, social and environmental objectives. The position contributes directly to the stewardship of a varied, high‑value property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Asset Management
  • Manage the Council's property portfolio to maximise value, optimise performance, reduce costs and increase long‑term returns.
  • Identify and deliver value‑add initiatives, asset management interventions and commercial opportunities.
  • Lead on lettings, acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, re‑gears, refurbishments and wider estate optimisation activity.
• Strategic Property Advice
  • Provide professional estates advice across a range of asset types, including retail, industrial, development land, office accommodation and regeneration‑linked sites.
  • Act as an "intelligent client" to external consultants, supply chain partners and property managers.
  • Translate organisational priorities into robust property strategies and clear business cases.
• Development, Regeneration & Placemaking
  • Support land acquisition, site preparation and disposal strategies to unlock new homes, economic growth and public value.
  • Enable development activity and ensure disposals and transactions represent best value and align with Council objectives.
  • Contribute to property development and placemaking policy across the authority.
• Financial & Commercial Management
  • Undertake financial management, forecasting and budgeting for a significant property portfolio.
  • Carry out feasibility work, commercial appraisals and hold/sell analysis.
  • Present investment recommendations through Programme/Investment Boards up to Cabinet approval.
• Governance, Compliance & Partnership Working
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements.
  • Build strong working relationships with internal departments including Legal, Finance, Regeneration and senior leadership.
  • Procure and manage external advisors such as planners, surveyors, agents and solicitors.
  • Provide clear guidance to elected Members, demonstrating strong political awareness and judgement.

About You

Essential Background

• A property professional experienced in asset management, estates management or development within the public or private sector.
• Degree‑level education in a property‑related discipline or equivalent; RICS qualification (or working towards it) is strongly valued.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases, legal negotiations and property contracts.
• Demonstrable experience delivering asset management initiatives and producing high‑quality reports under time pressure.

Skills & Competencies

• Confident communicator and negotiator, able to influence senior stakeholders and articulate strategic implications.
• Effective leader able to guide surveyors, manage varied workstreams and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and report writing capability.
• Experienced in procuring and managing consultants and navigating development‑related negotiations.
• Politically astute, with experience presenting to senior officers or Member‑level boards.

Personal Qualities

• Results‑driven, credible and able to provide expert professional advice.
• Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
• Skilled at managing shifting portfolios and complex projects.
• Able to build consensus and work through challenges collaboratively.

Additional Information

• You must comply with Council Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection policies.
• IT literacy is essential.
• Occasional evening meetings or out‑of‑hours commitments may be required.

To apply please send me a CV to [e-mail]