Job Title:

General Practice Surveyor - Asset Management & Regeneration (MRICS)

Salary: -(phone number removed) per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: South East London

We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Local Authority in the South East for a permanent General Practice Surveyor to join their Assets, Property & FM team. This is a strategic role where you will contribute directly to the Council''s financial sustainability, regeneration goals, and long-term asset planning.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for managing a diverse and complex property portfolio. Your work will span valuations, acquisitions, disposals, land assembly, estate management, and regeneration support. You''ll also advise senior managers and members on key property decisions, ensuring the effective and innovative use of public assets.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver professional valuation and estate management services
• Undertake development appraisals and prepare business cases
• Support land assembly for regeneration, including referencing and CPOs
• Manage lease negotiations, covenant compliance, and asset reviews
• Lead on disposals and lettings of surplus land and property
• Provide advice on statutory notices, compensation terms, and acquisition strategy
• Monitor the condition, usage, and performance of council-owned property
• Prepare reports, budget forecasts, and management information
• Contribute to borough-wide property reviews and service transformation
• Liaise with legal, planning, finance, and regeneration teams to deliver outcomes

You''ll also oversee consultants, lead cross-functional projects, and ensure all activities align with relevant statutory obligations and the Council''s wider property strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware, public sector-minded surveyor who wants to have real impact across a high-profile local government portfolio.

Candidate Profile:

• MRICS-qualified (General Practice or Commercial pathway)
• Strong post-qualification experience in valuation, estate management, and development
• Public sector or consultancy experience with complex stakeholder environments
• Confident advising senior managers and managing external consultants
• Skilled in report writing, negotiation, and interpreting legal/property documentation
• Strong project management and communication abilities
• Commercially aware with an understanding of local authority governance and priorities