Senior Estates Surveyor

Exeter City Council are seeking an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to manage a diverse commercial property portfolio and provide expert property advice across the City Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team and contribute to the effective management and development of council assets.

Location: Exeter City Council

Set-up: 2-days a week on-site

Rate: £415/day, via umbrella inside IR35

Duration: Initial 3-month sign-off, potential extension

Hours: Full-time position

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake valuations and negotiations for leases, licences, rent reviews, renewals, acquisitions, disposals, and related matters
• Oversee the day-to-day management of properties, including lettings, debt collection, service charges, landlord consents, and tenant relations
• Provide professional property management advice to other Council service units
• Monitor and support Assistant Estates Surveyors, guiding their caseload and professional development
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and maintain accurate asset valuations for capital accounting purposes

Requirements:

• Local Government experience required for initial shortlisting, then thereafter at the client’s discretion
• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) with RICS Registered Valuer status
• Significant post-qualification experience in valuation and commercial estate management
• Strong knowledge of property law, valuation principles, and the commercial property market
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering effective solutions
• Proven ability to work on complex projects, lead teams, and engage with diverse stakeholders

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion