Interim Estates Surveyor

Contract: 6 months

Location: Wales

Working arrangement: Hybrid / flexible working, subject to agreement

Sector: Local Government / Public Sector

About the Role

We are working with a Welsh local authority seeking an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to support its property and estates team on an initial six-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional to support the effective management of a diverse public sector estate, ensuring properties and land assets are managed efficiently, compliantly and in line with the authority’s wider strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will provide professional estates advice, manage a varied caseload and work closely with internal departments, external stakeholders and other property professionals to support the delivery of the council’s property strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of commercial and operational property assets.
• Undertake landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews, lease negotiations and general lease management.
• Provide professional advice on property acquisitions, disposals and asset management opportunities.
• Support the effective management and optimisation of the council’s estate, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maximise value.
• Liaise with internal departments, external tenants, landlords, agents and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare property reports, valuations and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure property transactions and estate management activities comply with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
• Support the delivery of the authority’s wider asset management strategy and property-related objectives.
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure lease events, key dates and contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• Provide additional estates and property support to the wider team as required.

About You

• Proven experience working as an Estates Surveyor or in a similar property role.
• Previous experience within a local authority or wider public sector environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property management, landlord and tenant matters and lease management.
• Experience managing a varied property portfolio and balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and organisational skills.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership, where appropriate to the role