Job Description:

Location: Leicester
Salary up to £54495Are you a qualified MRICS commercial surveyor ? We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute property surveyor to drive value from a diverse portfolio of land and buildings.Working in a large strategic property team within a vibrant Local Authority that is going to expand under LGR, you will lead on a wide range of landlord and tenant matters across commercial, operational, and community assets, providing professional advice and ensuring the Council's property interests are effectively managed and protected.
Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of commercial and operational property assets.
• Leading on landlord and tenant matters including:
  • Lease renewals
  • Rent reviews
  • Lease re-gears and restructuring
  • Assignments and subletting
  • Licences and easements
  • Tenant applications and disputes
• Negotiating favourable outcomes with tenants, agents, developers, and legal representatives.
• Undertaking acquisitions and disposals where required.
• Providing valuation and estate management advice to internal stakeholders.
• Supporting income generation and asset optimisation initiatives.
• Preparing professional reports, recommendations, and committee reports.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant property legislation, RICS standards, and local authority governance requirements.
• Contributing to regeneration and strategic property projects.

About YouEssential Requirements

• MRICS qualified (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
• Significant post-qualification experience in landlord and tenant surveying.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property law and practice.
• Experience undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage complex property transactions.
• Experience advising a range of stakeholders and producing professional reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working within local government or the wider public sector.
• Knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and other relevant legislation.
• Experience of asset management, regeneration, or commercial estate portfolios.
• RICS Registered Valuer status.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile property and regeneration projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising a major property portfolio, contributing directly to financial resilience, community wellbeing, and long-term regeneration.
This role offers flexible, hybrid working, competitive salary with the Local Government Pension scheme.
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