Senior Estates Surveyor

Carrington West; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor for a key interim assignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the property services team while working in a flexible and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio, manage strategic property transactions, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. With a competitive daily rate and the potential for contract extension, this position is perfect for a driven professional looking to enhance their career in the public sector.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Competitive Daily Rate

Potential for Contract Extension

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Proven track record in estate and property management.

Responsibilities

• Maximising rental income and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.
• Leading major land and property projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Estate Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Valuations

Landlord and Tenant Law

Education

MRICS Qualification

Job description

Senior Estates Surveyor - Contract Assignment
North Yorkshire Council | Hybrid Working Available
£375 per day (Negotiable)
37 hours per week | Initial 3-month contract (with strong potential to extend)


We're currently working with North Yorkshire Council to appoint an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to support their Property Services team. This is a brilliant opportunity for an estates professional with strong public sector or commercial property experience to join a progressive local authority on a key interim assignment.

Key Responsibilities:
·Maximising Rental Income: Driving revenue across the property and land portfolio by setting competitive rental rates, minimising voids, and managing effective occupancy strategies.
·Managing the Commercial Estate: Overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties to ensure assets are aligned with service needs and performing optimally.
·Project Management: Leading and contributing to major land and property projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and consultants to deliver schemes on time and to budget.
·Stakeholder & Tenant Relationships: Acting as a key point of contact, building strong, visible relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including tenants, service users, and commercial partners.
·Valuations: Supporting the Estates Manager with both annual asset valuations and ad hoc valuation exercises across the estate.
·Disposals & Acquisitions: Managing and overseeing strategic property transactions within the council's portfolio, ensuring legal, financial and strategic compliance.

Requirements:
·MRICS-qualified (or equivalent relevant experience).
·Proven track record in estate and property management, preferably within a local authority or public sector context.
·Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
·Excellent understanding of landlord and tenant law, valuations, and property transactions.


Why Apply?
·Highly autonomous role with visible impact across a large estate.
·Join a well-regarded, forward-thinking council with a collaborative working culture.
·Flexible/hybrid working arrangements to suit your location.
·Competitive rate and potential for contract extension beyond the initial term.

Interested?
If you're a seasoned Estates Surveyor looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send over your CV or get in touch directly at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.