Senior Estate Surveyor - UK Market Leader.

Spencelooker Recruitment Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential 50% bonus

Fully expensed hybrid car

Excellent company benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Estates Surveyor to manage a diverse portfolio of leasehold properties across the UK. The role involves negotiating lease renewals, collaborating with solicitors, and overseeing property maintenance. Successful candidates will hold an RICS accredited degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. The package includes a competitive salary of £60-£80k with a potential 50% bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in estates or asset management.
• Full clean driving licence for UK wide travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage leasehold properties ensuring efficient oversight.
• Lead lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Collaborate with solicitors on lease clauses.
• Coordinate with contractors for property layouts.
• Approve property-related costs before payment.
• Maintain the company’s property database.
• Secure sites for new locations and negotiations.
• Oversee disposal of surplus properties.
• Manage building maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Lease management

Negotiation

Property oversight

Project coordination

Education

RICS accredited degree

Job description

Overview

Our client, a UK market leader, seeks a Senior Estates Surveyor to join and lead an established Estates team, taking direct ownership of a significant leasehold UK property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of leasehold properties, ensuring efficient estate oversight and optimal use of space.
• Lead periodic lease renewals and rent reviews, negotiating favorable terms in line with company strategy.
• Collaborate with company solicitors to review lease clauses and address associated legal matters.
• Coordinate with external contractors and trades to plan and draft internal layouts and fit-outs.
• Review and approve property-related costs, including rent, service charges, and building insurance, prior to payment.
• Maintain and regularly update the company’s property database to ensure accurate and current records.
• Identify and secure suitable sites for new locations and relocations, negotiating Heads of Terms aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee the disposal of surplus or vacant properties through lease expiry, assignments, or sub-leasing.
• Manage ongoing building maintenance and repairs, ensuring all properties are kept in excellent condition.

The Person

• Hold an RICS accredited degree and ideally with at least 5 years PQE
• Existing lease management experience within a similar senior estates or asset management role.
• Hold a full clean driving licence to enable UK wide travel to visit locations across the UK

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Package: £60-£80 dependant on experience with potential 50% bonus, plus fully expensed hybrid car ,and excellent company benefits package.

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