Senior Asset Surveyor

Venn Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Asset Surveyor to manage asset management and investment strategies while ensuring property compliance. The role involves supporting various projects and providing strategic advice to stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Land Management and proven experience in property valuation. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement in Leicester with a rate of £400 - £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Land Management (or similar).
• Full Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
• Significant experience in valuing various properties.

Responsibilities

• Produce asset management and investment strategies.
• Manage portfolio for best value of property resources.
• Support with property inspections and condition records.

Skills

Experience in asset management

Property valuation skills

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Proficient in asset management software

Education

Degree in Land Management or similar

Full Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tools

Asset Management System

CAD Software

GIS Software

Job description

Senior Asset Surveyor

Start: ASAP
Duration: June 2026 with extensions likely
Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Hybrid Working Arrangement: 2 days per week in the East Midlands

Responsibilities

• Support with producing asset management and investment strategies and programmes to maximise income streams and keep outgoings minimised as far as possible
• Proactively manage the portfolio to ensure the assets are fit for purpose, that best value is obtained from the Council’s property resources and that corporate property is fully supportive of corporate policy and service delivery plans
• Tasks will include supporting the Team with negotiating leases, lease renewals and rent reviews
• Arranging for, or undertaking, property inspections, records of condition and dilapidation schedules
• Support with capital and revenue budgeting for the Asset Management Programme
• Support with annual asset valuations for accounting purposes
• Provide strategic asset management advice, guidance, information and support to the Council, elected Members, related customers, stakeholders and external partners
• Provide specialist advice for projects, write reports with recommendations for Corporate Property Steering Group (CPSG), relevant government departments, external bodies and clients, as appropriate.
• Ensure management information using an Asset Management System, CAD, GIS and other software are kept up to date in a timely manner
• Represent Strategic Property Services at various Departmental / Corporate and other internal / external working groups and partners as needed
• Ensure that all work carried out is performed in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures including health & safety, statutory compliance and energy saving initiatives are also met across the portfolio

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Land Management (or similar)
• Full Membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Significant post qualification experience in valuing a variety of properties and for various needs
• Significant post qualification experience in the asset management of a wide range of land and property both leasehold and freehold