Senior Estates Surveyor - Client Side

Joshua Robert Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public organisation in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Estates Chartered Surveyor to manage a broad portfolio of surveying tasks within the Estates & Asset Management team. With a focus on strategic planning and excellent service delivery, this role offers up to £60,000 salary, along with benefits such as an attractive pension scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Professional fees paid and supported CPD

Generous pension scheme (Royal London)

Flexible and hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5–10 years post-qualification experience in estates.
• Experience within a local authority or public sector setting is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general practice surveying tasks in line with RICS standards.
• Lead property negotiations including acquisitions and disposals.
• Deliver estate management services such as rent reviews and lease events.

Skills

Negotiation

Client Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in relevant property or estates discipline

MRICS qualification

Job description

A leading and growing public organisation in the Midlands is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Estates Chartered Surveyor to join its expanding Estates & Asset Management team. This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in service delivery across multiple local authority areas.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad portfolio of general practice surveying tasks in line with RICS professional standards.
• Lead on property negotiations including acquisitions, disposals, lettings, licences, and legal interests.
• Deliver comprehensive estate management services such as rent reviews, dilapidations, and lease events.
• Provide expert property advice to clients, prepare committee reports, and represent the service at working groups and council meetings.
• Contribute to strategic asset planning and operational efficiency across the estate.
• Monitor and manage property budgets and financial performance of assets.
• Support compliance with ISO quality standards and JV governance.

About You:

• MRICS qualified with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 5–10 years).
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant property or estates discipline.
• Strong background in estate management – experience within a local authority or public sector setting is highly desirable.
• A skilled negotiator with a strategic mindset and excellent client-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £60,000
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Professional fees paid and supported CPD.
• Generous pension scheme (Royal London).
• Flexible and hybrid working (based on agreement).
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing joint venture environment.