Interim Asset and Estates Surveyor

Zohorecruit; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited are recruiting for a 6-month contract role with a local authority in Rugby, focusing on professional asset and estate management across the Council's commercial and corporate property portfolio.

The postholder will manage acquisitions, disposals, leases, valuations, and related matters, ensuring asset value, financial returns, and social benefits while mitigating risk. Hybrid working with 1–2 days on site is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in property, asset, or estates management within local authority or similar complex organisation.
• Strong background in commercial estate management, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters.
• Experience negotiating leases, licenses, property agreements, and land transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council's commercial and corporate property portfolio.
• Negotiate and oversee property acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements, and other property agreements.
• Undertake estate management activities to maximise income generation and asset performance.
• Support the delivery of the Council's Asset Management Strategy and Commercial Property Strategy.
• Provide professional advice on property and estate matters to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Estate management

Negotiation

Education

MRICS

Degree in Estate Management/Real Estate/Property Management

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Rugby, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/07/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 6-month contract role with a local authority, focused on providing professional asset and estate management services across the Council's commercial and corporate property portfolio. The postholder will be responsible for the effective management of acquisitions, disposals, leases, valuations, and estate-related matters. The aim is to ensure the Council maximises asset value, financial returns, and social benefits while mitigating risk and supporting strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council's commercial and corporate property portfolio.
• Negotiate and oversee property acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements, and other property agreements.
• Undertake estate management activities to maximise income generation and asset performance.
• Support the delivery of the Council's Asset Management Strategy and Commercial Property Strategy.
• Provide professional advice on property and estate matters to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in property, asset, or estates management within a local authority, public sector, or similar complex organisation.
• Strong background in commercial estate management, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord & tenant matters.
• Experience negotiating leases, licenses, property agreements, and land transactions.

Essential Qualifications Required

• MRICS qualified (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Degree in Estate Management, Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Hybrid working model, ideally 1–2 days per week on site.