At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive value from a diverse property portfolio and optimise asset performance.
- Company: Vibrant Local Authority with a strategic property team.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and Local Government Pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and impactful contributions to regeneration.
- Why this job: Shape and optimise a major property portfolio for community wellbeing and financial resilience.
- Qualifications: MRICS qualified with experience in property asset management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 42889 - 46142 £ per year.
Permanent Job - Commercial Estate Surveyor/ Team Leader/ MRICS
Location: Leicester
Salary: 42889 - 46142
Are you a qualified MRICS commercial surveyor? We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute property surveyor to drive value from a diverse portfolio of land and buildings. Working in a large strategic property team within a vibrant Local Authority, this role is all about optimising asset performance, delivering revenue growth and capital receipts, and ensuring assets support wider organisational, economic, and environmental objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support in the operational delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and Corporate Estate Strategy
- Identify and progress opportunities for redevelopment, disposal, investment and income growth
- Develop asset business plans across the full life cycle, managing revenues, costs and risk
- Provide research, analysis, modelling and due diligence to support property acquisitions and disposals
- Ensure assets are managed sustainably, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements
- Support on negotiations on acquisitions and disposals, ensuring timely delivery and value for money
- Build strong relationships with managing agents, developers, investors and public sector partners
- Represent the service at external meetings
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
- Experience in property asset management, real estate or commercial property in the following areas:
- Lease Management: Undertaking proactive management of leases
- Tenant Advice: Providing landlord and tenant advice on lettings and occupation matters
- Project Management: Effectively managing all active cases to achieve property management objectives
- Property Valuation: Providing advice and recommendations to the Council on property matters to improve efficiency and maximise income
- Boundary and Wayleave Management: Track record in acquisitions, disposals, investment, development and asset business planning
- Experience managing external professionals and agents
Essential Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in business, finance, accounting or corporate real estate / asset management
- MRICS - recently qualified are encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of strategic asset management, property legislation and compliance
Skills Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior audiences
- Commercial mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace
- High levels of numeracy, literacy and IT capability
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising a major property portfolio, contributing directly to financial resilience, community wellbeing, and long-term regeneration. This role offers flexible, hybrid working, competitive salary with the Local Government Pension scheme.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
MRICS - Commercial Asset Surveyor in Leicester employer: Hays
Join a vibrant Local Authority in Leicester as a MRICS Commercial Asset Surveyor, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on community wellbeing and financial resilience. Our supportive work culture promotes professional growth through flexible, hybrid working arrangements and access to the Local Government Pension scheme, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to sustainable asset management.
