Senior Asset Management Surveyor

Elevate Projects Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Interim Asset Management Surveyor to manage a diverse commercial property portfolio worth approx. £284m. This hands-on role involves asset and estate management, handling rent reviews, and overseeing external agents. Responsibilities include managing debt and conducting valuations as needed. A RICS qualification and experience in a commercial property environment are essential. This interim position offers the chance to impact the borough's commercial estate significantly.

Qualifications

• RICS qualification needed.
• Experience in a commercial property or investment role.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day asset and estate of commercial investment portfolio.
• Handle rent reviews, lease renewals, and landlord-tenant matters.
• Oversee external letting agents and service charge management.
• Monitor debt and manage income across the portfolio.
• Conduct valuations as required.

Skills

Proven experience within a commercial property or investment environment

Strong working knowledge of commercial leases

RICS qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

An ambitious local authority with a well‑established commercial property investment portfolio is seeking an Interim Asset Management Surveyor to join its Investment Team.

The council manages a diverse portfolio valued at c.£284m, generating annual income of c.£19m and comprising over 200 assets across town centre regeneration schemes, industrial, retail, office, and leisure properties.

This role is hands‑on, estate‑focused, and central to delivering the priorities set out in the Annual Property Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day asset and estate management of a commercial investment portfolio, including directly let and ground‑leased properties
• Rent reviews, new lettings, lease renewals, and general landlord and tenant matters
• Processing licences for consent, surrenders, and dilapidations
• Estate management of multi‑let properties, including service charge budgeting and management
• Oversight of external letting agents where appointed
• Debt monitoring and income management across the portfolio
• Input into project groups where assets fall within the managed portfolio or where property expertise is required
• Undertaking valuations as required

Candidate Requirements

• RICS qualification
• Proven experience within a commercial property or investment environment
• Strong working knowledge of commercial leases
• A full UK driving licence (access to a vehicle preferred due to site visits)

This is a genuinely interesting interim role within a mature but evolving investment portfolio, offering the opportunity to influence long‑term outcomes and leave a tangible mark on the borough's commercial estate.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.