Senior Commercial Property Surveyor

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Surveyor for a 12-month fixed term role. The position requires management of landlord and tenant matters, oversight of a property portfolio, and mentorship of trainees. Candidates must be Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) with at least five years of experience and expertise in asset management and valuations. The organization offers a hybrid working model requiring office attendance twice a week.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong business approach and commercial mindset.
• Valid driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals.
• Oversee property portfolio ensuring compliance.
• Support capital schemes and development projects.
• Drive income generation and cost savings.
• Mentor graduate and trainee surveyors.

Skills

Asset management

Tenant and landlord work

Red Book valuations

Property investment analysis

Leadership skills

IT proficiency

Education

Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS)

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Property Surveyor or a Commercial Property Surveyor, depending on skills and experience. The role is for a fixed term period of 12 months.

The Department

Portsmouth City Council's Property and Investment Team is part of the Economy, Transport and Planning Directorate. We manage a multi million pound property portfolio spanning industrial, retail, office, leisure, agricultural, and alternative sectors—including a major municipal port. Our work generates £25 million annually and supports regeneration and capital projects across the UK.

What is the role?

As a Senior Commercial Property Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in estate and asset management, reporting to the Head of Commercial Property. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing landlord and tenant matters—lease renewals, rent reviews, lettings, and licences.
• Overseeing a diverse property portfolio and ensuring timely reporting and compliance.
• Supporting capital schemes and development projects.
• Driving income generation and cost savings.
• Mentoring graduate and trainee surveyors on their path to RICS qualification.

Who is the person?

You will be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience. You will bring:

• Expertise in asset management and landlord/tenant work.
• Experience in Red Book valuations and property investment analysis and the acquisition and disposal process.
• A commercial mindset and strong business approach.
• Leadership skills to mentor others.
• IT proficiency and adaptability.
• A valid driving licence for site visits.

If you’re passionate about property and want to make an impact in a dynamic, high-value portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.

Our recruitment process

We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the Who is the Person points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.

We are looking for talented candidates who resonate with our core values. Authenticity and honesty in your application is vital to determine whether you are a good fit for the role.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.

About Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you:

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

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