Estate Surveyor

Estate Surveyor – London / Hybrid – £450 per day (Umbrella)

A London Local Authority is seeking an Interim Estate Surveyor to join its Corporate Property Team. 

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of the Council’s property portfolio — including shops, operational sites, and land — ensuring assets are efficiently managed and delivering value for money.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Council’s property portfolio, including processing applications for assignments, alterations, changes of use, licences, easements, and related matters.
• Support the financial and operational performance of the estate, in line with the Council’s Corporate Objectives and Asset Management Plan.
• Ensure rent roll collection is timely, maintaining accurate records, monitoring payments, reviewing arrears, and preparing options for corrective action.
• Lead on rent reviews, lease renewals, and other landlord and tenant negotiations on behalf of the Council.
• Oversee contractors delivering professional services such as asset valuations, rating advice, and lease consultancy.
• Ensure compliance with landlord and tenant obligations, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide expert advice on property ownership, leasehold obligations, acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, and new lettings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date property records following completion of transactions.

About You

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is essential.
• Strong understanding of best practice in public sector asset and estate management.
• Proven experience within an estate or asset management team.
• Skilled in negotiating property transactions, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance.