Senior Estates Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Estates Surveyor to manage a diverse property portfolio supporting community services. This strategic role offers the chance to make a significant impact during a period of organisational change, requiring strong asset management skills and RICS qualification.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified – RICS.
• Substantial experience in estates and asset management, ideally within local government.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, valuation methods, and property law.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the management of a diverse property portfolio.
• Undertake estate management functions such as lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Provide Red Book valuations and strategic property advice.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Asset Management

Education

RICS Qualification

Job description

Contract Length: 3–6 Months (potential to extend) Day Rate: Competitive – Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Working Arrangement: Mainly remote

Our local authority client are looking for an experienced Interim Senior Estates Surveyor to take a key role in managing and developing a varied property portfolio that supports vital community services. You will be joining a dedicated Property & Asset Management team at a time of organisational change and service improvement. This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to make a real impact on the council’s property estate and the wider community.

About You:

• Professionally qualified – RICS. Substantial experience in estates and asset management, ideally within a local government or public sector setting.
• Strong working knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, valuation methods, and property law. Commercial and strategic mindset and the ability to balance financial, operational, and community priorities.
• Skilled in negotiation and stakeholder management, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Self-motivated and capable of managing a busy and varied workload with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities:

• Asset Management: Lead on the day-to-day management of a diverse property portfolio including operational buildings, investment assets, commercial properties, and land holdings.
• Estates Transactions: Undertake and oversee a broad range of estate management functions such as lease renewals, rent reviews, landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions, disposals, licences, wayleaves and easements.
• Valuation & Strategy: Provide Red Book valuations and strategic property advice to support service delivery, regeneration projects, and capital programmes. Service Support: Work closely with other council departments to provide property advice aligned with service needs, budget pressures, and statutory obligations. (e.g. the Planning department)
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all property dealings adhere to statutory regulations, internal governance processes, and best practice in public sector asset management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise effectively with tenants, legal teams, external consultants, councillors, and senior leadership to ensure transparency and value for money.