Senior Estates Surveyor

Basingstoke; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council seeks a Senior Estates Surveyor to join the Investment Portfolio Team, focusing on the Operational portfolio and delivering the Council’s Property Plan. The role involves hands-on estate management, liaising with tenants, agents and internal departments to drive value across land, property and community assets.

Candidates should be RICS qualified with experience in local authority or commercial environments, possess a driving licence, and be prepared to

Qualifications

• RICS qualified with experience managing operational assets in a Local Authority property environment and/or commercial environment.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport to fulfil duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day duties arising from land, property and assets; including lease renewals, rent reviews, lettings, wayleaves, landlord/tenant matters, consent apps, surrenders and dilapidations.

Skills

Tenant negotiations

Property management

Stakeholder communication

Education

RICS qualified

Job description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, land, with some other miscellaneous assets. As at 31/03/2026 the Investment Property portfolio was valued at £289.2M with an Operational Property portfolio valued at £80.2M.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Estates Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing part of the Council’s land, property and community asset portfolio. The role comprises hands-on estate management with a focus on the Operational portfolio and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan.

The main duties will include:

• Carrying out day to day duties arising from the land, property, commercial and community assets; including lease renewals, rent reviews, negotiating new lettings, wayleaves and generally dealing with landlord and tenant and compliance matters including processing applications for landlord’s consent, surrenders and dilapidations.
• Management of land including sales and due diligence, resolving disputes and working across a range of council services. Estate management duties will include managing service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents, debt monitoring and income management.
• Leading on the management of a Mobile Home Park.
• Inputting into Project Groups where these involve the role’s managed portfolio/ and or input on behalf of the Property Team

All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, external commercial agents, internal departments, councillors and colleagues within Property is key.

We are looking for candidates who are RICS qualified with experience managing operational assets in a Local Authority property environment and/or Commercial environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of community and some commercial leases. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity and offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the Council’s ambitious plans, leaving a lasting impact on the Borough.