Estates Surveyor

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Estates Surveyor – East Anglia (12 month fixed term contract)

Ipswich, King’s Lynn & Lowestoft | Associated British Ports (ABP)

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, is looking for a talented Estates Surveyor to take ownership of a diverse and commercially significant property portfolio across our East Anglia ports.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing key industrial estates, supporting long-term growth, and delivering value across Ipswich, King’s Lynn and Lowestoft.

The role

As an Estates Surveyor, you will be responsible for the proactive management, optimisation and development of ABP’s estate assets. You’ll work closely with tenants and internal stakeholders to ensure the estate is performing commercially while remaining fully compliant and well maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Managing lease events including renewals, rent reviews and negotiations


• Conducting regular inspections across the estate portfolio


• Overseeing maintenance and improvement works


• Ensuring full compliance with property, legal and health & safety regulations


• Building strong relationships with tenants, contractors and stakeholders


• Supporting estate strategy through expert property advice


• Managing budgets and driving value from estate assets

About you

• Degree qualified in Estate Management, Surveying or a related discipline


• MRICS qualified (or working towards)


• Proven experience in estate or asset management, ideally within industrial or port environments


• Strong understanding of property law and commercial leasing


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Commercially minded, proactive and solutions-focused

Why ABP?

At ABP, you’ll be part of a business that plays a vital role in the UK economy, operating 21 ports nationwide. We offer the opportunity to work on varied, high-impact assets, with the autonomy to make a genuine contribution to our estate strategy.

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Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels