Interim Estates Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to support a local authority property team in the North West. The role focuses on advising on the management, valuation and strategic use of the Council's estate, with responsibilities spanning leases, acquisitions and asset rationalisation.

The successful candidate will bring strong stakeholder management skills and a track record in public sector surveying, including landlord/tenant matters and property valuations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general practice surveying, preferably in local authority/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property management and landlord/tenant matters.
• MRICS status is desirable; a relevant property qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general practice surveying advice across the Council's property portfolio.
• Manage landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews, lease negotiations and lease compliance.
• Support the acquisition, disposal and letting of commercial and operational property assets.
• Undertake property inspections, prepare reports and make recommendations on asset management matters.
• Assist with estate management strategies, property rationalisation and the identification of surplus assets.
• Advise on property valuations, rental values and market opportunities.
• Support the management of property income, occupational leases and vacant premises.
• Liaise with internal departments, tenants, landlords, agents, solicitors and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare professional reports, financial appraisals and recommendations to support management and committee decisions.
• Ensure property transactions and management activities comply with relevant legislation, professional standards and local authority procedures.

Skills

General practice surveying

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Lease negotiations

Rent reviews

Lease renewals

Time management

Property management

Education

MRICS (desirable)

Property qualification

Job description

Interim Estates Surveyor

Location: North West

Sector: Local Authority / Public Sector

Contract: 7 months

Rate: Dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to support a local authority property team in the North West. The successful candidate will provide professional surveying advice across a varied commercial and operational property portfolio, supporting the effective management, valuation and strategic use of the Council's estate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with local authority or public sector experience who can provide practical property advice, manage competing priorities and work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general practice surveying advice across the Council's property portfolio.
• Manage landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews, lease negotiations and lease compliance.
• Support the acquisition, disposal and letting of commercial and operational property assets.
• Undertake property inspections, prepare reports and make recommendations on asset management matters.
• Assist with estate management strategies, property rationalisation and the identification of surplus assets.
• Advise on property valuations, rental values and market opportunities.
• Support the management of property income, occupational leases and vacant premises.
• Liaise with internal departments, tenants, landlords, agents, solicitors and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare professional reports, financial appraisals and recommendations to support management and committee decisions.
• Ensure property transactions and management activities comply with relevant legislation, professional standards and local authority procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in general practice surveying, preferably within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property management and landlord and tenant matters.
• Experience of lease negotiations, rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Experience supporting property acquisitions, disposals and estate management activities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently and meet deadlines.
• A relevant property qualification; MRICS status is desirable, depending on the requirements of the authority.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working for a local authority or public sector organisation.
• Knowledge of local government property portfolios and asset management processes.
• Experience with commercial property valuations, estate rationalisation and income maximisation.
• Familiarity with public sector governance, procurement and committee reporting