Senior Estates Surveyor

Posted 22 August 2025
Salary £400 - 450 per day
LocationExeter
Discipline Property
Reference133362
Contact NameIsaac Ellis

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in based in Devon, who are recruiting for a Senior Estates Surveyor on a 3-month rolling contract.

The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The daily rate of pay is circa £415.00 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will be MRICS/FRICS qualified and a RICS Registered Valuer, bringing significant post-qualification experience in commercial estates management and valuation.

They will be demonstrating strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, while confidently managing stakeholders, mentoring junior surveyors, and ensuring compliance across a varied property portfolio.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a diverse commercial property portfolio

  • Undertaking valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals and re-gears

  • Negotiating lettings, disposals, acquisitions, and landlord/tenant matters

  • Overseeing day-to-day estate management including service charges, dilapidations, and tenant issues

  • Providing professional property advice across the organisation

  • Supervising and mentoring Assistant Estates Surveyors

  • Ensuring compliance with property law and health & safety requirements

Experience required:

  • Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) & RICS Registered Valuer

  • Strong knowledge of commercial property management & property law

  • Significant post-qualification experience in estates management & valuation

Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday - Friday, Flexible Start/Finish Times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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