Senior Property Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in Cheshire is currently recruiting for a Senior Surveyor (Commercial Property Manager) to join their Engineering and Surveying Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a property and estates management environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to manage and provide professional advice on a varied commercial property portfolio, ensuring the effective management of the Council’s assets and maximising income generation opportunities.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Managing a portfolio of commercial properties, including landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals, rent reviews and service charges.
• Undertaking property inspections, valuations, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Providing professional advice on estate management, asset optimisation and investment opportunities.
• Preparing reports and presenting recommendations to senior management and committees.
• Carrying out site visits and inspections as required.
• Working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver the Council’s property strategy.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A degree in a property-related discipline and professional membership such as MRICS.
• Demonstrable experience in commercial property management, including landlord & tenant, valuations, and estates work.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong negotiation and tenant liaison skills.
• Experience in report writing and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• IT literacy, with the ability to use property management and office software effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage paid).

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £30–£32 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to megan.ford@servicecare.org.uk or call Megan at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.