Principal Property Surveyor

Principal Property Surveyor – Commercial Property Location: Cambridgeshire Contract: Temporary Rate: Up to £45 per hour Umbrella LTD (£38 PAYE) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday A Local Authority based in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Principal Property Surveyor to join its Property Services team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an MRICS-qualified surveyor to take a lead role in the management of the Council’s commercial investment and corporate property portfolios, delivering a broad range of estate management, valuation and professional surveying services. Working within a high-performing local authority environment, you will support the Council’s strategic asset objectives while helping maximise income, investment opportunities and portfolio performance. Key Responsibilities Deliver day-to-day estate management across the Council’s commercial property portfolio Lead on landlord and tenant matters including: Lease renewals Rent reviews New lettings Lease restructures Deeds of variation Dilapidations Undertake acquisitions and disposals of land and property Carry out valuations, appraisals and asset management reviews Develop and implement asset management plans and marketing strategies Ensure properties are properly maintained in line with contractual and statutory obligations Prepare and present reports to Committees and senior stakeholders Maintain accurate property management and valuation records Support budget monitoring, service charge management and financial performance reporting Provide professional property advice to senior officers, elected members and Council departments Supervise and support Property Surveyors, graduates and apprentices where required Occasionally deputise for the Chief Property SurveyorCandidate Requirements MRICS qualified with a RICS-recognised degree or equivalent qualification Proven post-qualification experience within: Local authority property services, commercial surveying practice or corporate estates Commercial estate management and landlord & tenant work Property valuations, acquisitions and disposals Strong understanding of asset management and commercial property practice Experience managing retail, office, industrial or investment property portfolios Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management databases/software Ability to lead, support and develop junior staff Full driving licence or ability to travel between sitesDesirable Experience Local government or public sector experience Knowledge of Cambridge property market Experience in asset/development management and project work Familiarity with valuation software and advanced Excel Supervisory or line management experience If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact Josh for more information. Contact: Josh Hull at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)