Job Description Estates Surveyor – Non-Housing Property Portfolio
Based in London, hybrid working (3 days on site)
Inside IR35
Length: 3 months initially, likely 6
We are currently seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a Council's property team, providing professional estates management, valuation and property advice across a diverse non-housing property portfolio.
You will provide professional property and estates advice to the Council, with responsibility for the management, acquisition and disposal of a varied portfolio of non-residential property.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of Council-owned and/or occupied non-housing property
- Undertaking and/or commissioning property valuations and providing valuation advice
- Managing acquisitions and disposals, including negotiations, due diligence and progressing transactions through to completion
- Advising on leases, rent reviews, lease renewals, landlord and tenant matters and other property management issues
- Providing advice on the strategic use and development potential of Council assets
- Preparing reports and recommendations for senior officers and elected members where required
- Maintaining accurate property records and ensuring the portfolio is managed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards
Key Requirements:
- MRICS qualified
- Strong experience in estate management and general practice surveying
- Proven experience of property acquisitions and disposals
- Experience dealing with landlord and tenant matters, leases, rent reviews and negotiations
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide clear, practical property advice
Estates Surveyor in London employer: Venn Group
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