Full job descriptionInterim Estates Surveyor

Location: Hybrid Working

Contract: Interim / Temporary Assignment

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate
Reed Business Support are recruiting for an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to support the management of a diverse commercial and operational property portfolio. This role will play a key part in reducing a backlog of lease renewals, rent reviews and landlord and tenant matters, whilst supporting a range of wider estate management and property transaction activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified property professional who can quickly pick up a varied caseload and deliver results within a public sector environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the progression and completion of lease renewals, rent reviews and related landlord and tenant matters.

• Manage a varied portfolio of commercial properties including industrial units, offices, retail premises, cafés and investment assets.

• Negotiate lease events, new lettings, licences and other property agreements to achieve best value and protect organisational interests.

• Undertake valuations, rental assessments and market appraisals.

• Support acquisitions, disposals, land transfers and small land sales.

• Resolve historic property issues, including undocumented interests, informal occupation arrangements and data discrepancies.

• Progress routine surveying matters such as easements, wayleaves and open space adoptions.

• Instruct and manage external surveyors, agents, legal representatives and other professional advisers.

• Maintain and improve property and leasehold records, supporting asset data quality initiatives.

• Prepare reports, business cases, briefing papers and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

• Provide professional property advice to internal departments, elected representatives and external stakeholders.


• Proven experience in estates management and commercial property surveying.

• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation and practice.

• Experience managing lease renewals, rent reviews and property transactions.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience preparing professional reports and recommendations.

• The ability to manage a varied workload and deliver outcomes within agreed timescales.

• Strong commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Desirable

• MRICS qualification or working towards chartered status.

• Experience within local government, public sector estates or a similarly complex property environment.

• Knowledge of acquisitions, disposals and asset management processes.
If you are an experienced Estates Surveyor looking for your next interim challenge, we’d love to hear from you APPLY TODAY!