Senior Surveyor – Estates

Blair West are supporting a big name in the Utilities sector to find a Senior Surveyor to lead the property management sub-function within the Estates team. This pivotal role will oversee the optimisation and performance of a diverse property portfolio covering commercial, residential, telecoms, and leisure assets.

With a focus on maximising income, operational efficiency, and compliance, the Senior Surveyor will set strategic direction, manage key relationships, and ensure best value is achieved across the portfolio.

The opportunity:

• Lead the property management sub-function, driving value and service delivery across commercial, residential, and telecoms portfolios.
• Develop and implement an annual plan to optimise portfolio performance and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Oversee rent reviews, lease negotiations, and timely agreement renewals to safeguard financial and operational interests.
• Manage tenant relationships, ensuring compliance with lease terms and effective resolution of disputes.
• Direct marketing and letting of vacant properties to maintain income levels.
• Oversee property maintenance, ensuring health & safety compliance and operational efficiency.
• Manage external consultants for property management services, lease renewals, and inspections.
• Maintain accurate property records, including rent, wayleave agreements, and certifications.
• Identify development opportunities and coordinate planning applications with consultants.
• Lead budget setting, cost control, and revenue forecasting for the property sub-function.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in commercial and residential property management, including lease negotiations and rent reviews.
• Experience in rural estate management and agricultural tenancies.
• Proven ability to implement strategic property plans to maximise value.
• Track record of managing outsourced services and external consultants.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget setting and performance monitoring.
• Leadership experience within a property management function.
• Strong stakeholder management and tenant relationship skills.

The benefits included with this opportunity:

• Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility and balance.
• Leadership role with strategic influence over a diverse property portfolio.
• Opportunity to deliver measurable impact in value optimisation and operational performance.

Our commitment

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. Please speak to their consultant if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us.