Senior Estates Surveyor

Baltimore Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Estates Surveyor for an interim position based in London. You will manage a varied portfolio, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulations to maximize financial returns. The role requires strong property management experience and MRICS qualification, offering the chance to influence long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in estates and property management within a local authority setting.
• Solid understanding of landlord/tenant matters and commercial lease negotiation.
• Ability to balance commercial returns with community objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated asset portfolio, overseeing leases and rent reviews.
• Lead on negotiations with owners and statutory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Property management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Senior Estates Surveyor
£418 per day
Inside IR35
3 Months initially
London
Hybrid

Interviews taking place ASAP

You will be responsible for a varied portfolio – including commercial premises, strategic land holdings, and development sites – ensuring strong financial returns and alignment with the Council’s Asset and Development Management strategies.

About the Senior Estates Surveyor role:

This role also offers the opportunity to deputise for senior colleagues, contribute at a strategic level, and shape long-term decisions affecting key property assets.

• Manage a designated asset portfolio, overseeing leases, rent reviews, renewals, licenses, and terminations to maximise financial returns and occupancy.
• Lead on negotiations with owners, statutory bodies, and legal advisors. Handle disposals, acquisitions, compensation claims, and undertake valuations (e.g. Right to Buy, equity share, internal transfers).
• Oversee cases involving easements, wayleaves, rating issues, and unauthorised land use. Support marketing and letting of vacant properties, ensuring high-quality documentation and tenant selection.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations, financial and contract procedures, and the Council’s codes of practice. Maintain accurate records for the Asset Management System.

Your previous experience as a Senior Estates Surveyor:

• Strong experience in estates and property management within a local authority setting
• MRICS qualification (or working towards)
• Solid understanding of landlord/tenant matters and commercial lease negotiation
• Ability to balance commercial returns with community and policy objectives
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and managing external contractors
• Confident managing projects independently and deputising for senior leads when needed

If you're interested in this Interim Senior Estates Surveyor opportunity, or know someone who might be, pleasecontact Sarah Williams on 0117 3137110orapply today.


(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.