- Interim Estates Surveyor – Hampshire
- £400–£500 per day | Initial 6-Month Contract
A local authority in Hampshire is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to support the management and strategic development of its diverse property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Practice Surveyor or Estates Manager to take on a varied client-side assignment, combining commercial property management, landlord and tenant work, property transactions and strategic asset management.
You’ll play a key role in maximising the value and performance of the Council’s property assets, managing a broad range of instructions whilst supporting wider objectives around financial sustainability, asset rationalisation and community development.
Role & Responsibilities of the Interim Estates Surveyor:
- Manage a varied commercial property and estates management caseload across the Council’s portfolio.
- Undertake landlord and tenant work, including rent reviews, lease renewals, lease negotiations and licences.
- Negotiate property transactions, including leases, easements, wayleaves and other property agreements.
- Provide professional property advice to support asset management, disposals and portfolio rationalisation.
- Support the annual asset valuation programme, coordinating information and inspections.
- Manage tenant relationships and resolve property-related issues.
- Support community asset transfers and alternative property management arrangements.
- Identify opportunities to maximise income, reduce expenditure and improve asset performance.
- Liaise with internal departments, solicitors, contractors and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic property initiatives, including sustainability and renewable energy projects.
Skills & Experience:
- MRICS, AssocRICS or FRICS qualification preferred, or substantial relevant experience.
- Strong background in General Practice Surveying, commercial property or estates management.
- Extensive landlord and tenant experience, including rent reviews, lease renewals and property negotiations.
- Good understanding of commercial property transactions, valuation principles and asset management.
- Experience managing a varied property portfolio and handling multiple instructions independently.
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within a local authority or wider public sector would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of community asset transfers and public sector property management would be beneficial.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
Contract & Benefits:
- Day rate: £400–£500 depending on experience.
- Initial 6-month interim assignment.
- Hybrid working
- Varied client-side estates management workload.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic asset management and property improvement initiatives.
- Work alongside an established local authority property team.
Referral Scheme
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