Senior Estates Surveyor
ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow
Salary from £63,200 per annum with up to 15% annual bonus and healthcare cover
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.
A Senior Estate Surveyor provides professional Estates Management Service across all UK Scottish Power Group assets including owned, leased and third-party rights over land to achieve maximum value. Senior Estates Surveyors will provide support to line management and from time to time require to undertake Team leader responsibilities if requested.
What you’ll be doing
Contributing to Estates Operating Plan and taking responsibility for individual Objective delivery, whilst supporting line managers in implementation of, compliance with, and interpretation of all Estates policies and
Providing professional property advice to stakeholders at all levels throughout the Group, whilst delivering and ensuring Compliance of Company Policy and Statutory requirements
Providing daily support and property guidance to Estates and Land Officers, Engineers and external consultants on all property and land rights issue
Manage the preparation of necessary formal authorities and business cases for approval of SP Businesses
Negotiation of compensation claims in compliance with statute and case law without creating precedents for the industry
Landlord and Tenant negotiations, including rent reviews and lease renewals
Management of the contractual lease obligations of tenants of ScottishPower
Management of commercial rents and associated outgoings in line with external market comparables
Management of Leased property portfolio including complex Landlord and Tenant issues
Maximise the efficient and profitable use of the Property portfolio including efficient accommodation usage and identify asset sweating opportunities
Creation and implementation of exit strategies for the vacation of premises to ensure a smooth migration
Acquisition of land, property and associated rights by purchase or lease
Project and Estate Management and professional support in overseeing multi-million pound permissions projects
Deal specifically with major projects that require senior surveyor competencies when dealing with highly experienced Chartered Surveyors and Lawyers representing third parties
What you’ll bring
Diploma/Degree qualified in Land Economics/ Estates Management or other relevant discipline
Extensive experience in Acquisition/Disposals and management of a high value and complex property portfolio
Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Good working knowledge of Property Management Information Systems
Considerable Project management experience dealing with major property projects
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to SmartSave financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
July-1-2026
