Principal Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Principal Surveyor to join a growing in-house Estates Team based in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior property professional seeking a leadership role within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, delivering high-quality estates, valuation, and property management services across a varied public and commercial portfolio.

This role is ideal for an ambitious Chartered Surveyor who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, strategic asset management, and client advisory services across a diverse property estate.

A respected and well-established property consultancy delivering a broad range of land and property services including architecture, construction, compliance, repairs & maintenance, estates management, and development solutions.

Known for delivering efficient, sustainable, and commercially focused property services, the organisation supports clients across the full property lifecycle with expertise spanning public sector and commercial asset portfolios.

As Principal Surveyor, you will take a lead role in delivering professional valuation, estate management, and strategic property advice across a broad and diverse portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert guidance on acquisitions, disposals, landlord & tenant matters, asset valuations, and general estate management, while also supporting and mentoring a wider team of property professionals.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a senior Chartered Surveyor seeking to further develop their leadership profile within a technically strong and commercially driven environment.

As a Principal Surveyor, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Deliver estate management, valuation, and professional surveying services across a diverse property portfolio.
• Manage a varied asset base including offices, industrial units, schools, libraries, museums, residential homes, day centres, depots, and agricultural assets.
• Undertake capital accounting asset valuations and commercial property valuations.
• Prepare insurance reinstatement cost assessments.
• Manage landlord & tenant matters including lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, and tenancy negotiations.
• Negotiate acquisitions and disposals of land and property assets.
• Conduct financial viability appraisals and general estate management functions.
• Prepare and serve statutory and contractual notices where required.
• Instruct and liaise with solicitors through to legal completion of transactions.
• Attend property viewings with prospective purchasers or tenants.
• Coordinate with building surveyors, engineers, and other technical consultants.
• Negotiate dilapidation claims, settlements, and associated payments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and internal procedures.

The successful candidate for this Principal Surveyor role will have:

• Degree in Property, Real Estate, Surveying, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Qualified member of RICS.
• Significant post-qualification experience in estates management and valuation.
• Registered Valuer status.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning systems and property law.
• Proven experience in valuations and estate management.
• Experience negotiating acquisitions and disposals of land and property.
• Experience negotiating leases, licences, and tenancy agreements.
• Strong landlord & tenant knowledge including dilapidations.
• Strong understanding of RICS valuation standards and relevant legislation.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a public sector property or estates environment.

In return for your expertise, our client offers a competitive and rewarding package tailored to support your growth and wellbeing:

• Highly attractive salary £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Local Government Pension Scheme including generous employer contributions of 19.6%. and life assurance of 3x salary.
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
• Based in their Nottingham office, they also offer flexible working hours to support your work/life balance.

Apply Now: Principal Surveyor Job in Nottingham

Apply today to join a respected property consultancy delivering estates, valuation, and property management services across a diverse portfolio of public and commercial assets.

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