Interim Senior Commercial Surveryor

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To lead the delivery of the Councilâ s commercial property agenda, with a particular focus on a significant asset disposals programme and the strategic management of a mixed-use commercial portfolio. The role is responsible for maximising asset value, generating capital receipts and income, supporting regeneration objectives, and providing expert property advice to senior stakeholders. As a key member of the Property team, the postholder will help shape and deliver the Councilâ s commercial strategy while balancing financial, social, and sustainability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Councilâ s disposals programme, ensuring maximum capital receipts and compliance with all statutory and governance requirements.
  
• Manage and oversee a mixed commercial property portfolio, driving performance, income generation, and risk mitigation.
  
• Lead the Estates surveying function across disposals, acquisitions, and other strategic property transactions.
  
• Support and deputise for the Head of Property & Development as required.
  
• Identify, assess, and progress commercial, regeneration, and development opportunities that contribute to the Councilâ s strategic objectives.
  
• Produce and review viability appraisals, options appraisals, business cases, and other property-related evaluations.
  
• Negotiate complex property transactions, ensuring the protection and enhancement of asset value while securing favourable commercial outcomes.
  
• Provide strategic property and estates advice to senior officers, elected members, and key stakeholders.
  
• Contribute to service planning and the implementation of the Councilâ s asset management and disposals strategies.
  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external partners, developers, consultants, and occupiers.
  
• Ensure all property activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and Council policies.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Significant experience delivering asset disposals programmes within a complex property estate.
  
• Strong track record in the management of mixed-use commercial property portfolios.
  
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with experience of maximising asset value and delivering strong financial outcomes.
  
• Proven ability to negotiate and conclude complex property transactions.
  
• Experience providing strategic property advice to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  
• Strong understanding of property valuation, development appraisal, investment, asset management, and regeneration principles.
  
• Experience leading property projects and managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Degree in Estate Management, Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  
• Full professional membership of a recognised professional body:
  • MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), or
    
  • Equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
    

Desirable

• Experience working within the public sector.
  
• Experience gained within both public and private sector property environments.
  
• Knowledge of local government governance, decision-making processes, and statutory requirements relating to property transactions.
  
• Experience delivering regeneration, development, and income-generating initiatives.
  
• Previous experience managing or mentoring professional surveying teams.
  

Additional Information

• Location: [Insert Location]
  
• Hours: [Insert Hours per Week]
  
• Payment: Bi-weekly payments.