CONFIDENTIAL – Estates Surveyor – South West

Job Summary
Alright lads- not one to be shared or taken to market with Admiral name as somebody in post but can anyone give me some ideas of a spec for Paul? Somebody ideally with a CV on record that we can whip over.
Role as below: 
Current Situation
They have just filled the Estate Management vacancy advertised earlier this year. Successful candidate was an experienced, qualified MRICS Chartered Surveyor with a licence and direct sector experience.The business may have another requirement in early 2027, although this remains highly confidential and is not yet confirmed.
Hiring Requirements
Candidate must be MRICS qualified.Significant valuation and rent review experience is essential.The team is specifically looking for someone who can contribute immediately with minimal onboarding.They have the capability to train individuals on their internal pub rent methodology but prefer candidates who already possess strong sector knowledge.Direct pubs/F&B estate management experience is strongly preferred over general retail.Suitable backgrounds include:
In-house pub or hospitality operators.Private practice surveyors with substantial licensed/leisure property experience.Retail property experience alone is generally not sufficient unless accompanied by relevant pub/leisure exposure.The business remains highly selective, with previous hiring experience reinforcing the need to target a very small, specialist talent pool.
Potential Future Vacancy (Highly Confidential)
There is a potential retirement within the Estate Management team, which could create a vacancy in early 2027.This has not yet been confirmed and should be treated as strictly confidential.The retiring individual has a three-month notice period, and the business expects any replacement to have a similar notice period.
Geographic Coverage
Territory would cover:SwindonBristolCornwallKent coastSouth of the M25South MidlandsOxfordshireGloucestershireUp to BirminghamIdeally, the successful individual would already be based within the region, with Bristol considered a strong location.
Team Structure
Four Estate Managers plus Paul.
Portfolio
Community pub estate.Approximately 300 pubs, predominantly leased & tenanted (L&T).The ideal candidate should already understand the operational and commercial dynamics of community pubs and be genuinely interested in working within this market.The company has ambitions to continue growing its estate.
Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will be:MRICS Chartered Surveyors.Experienced in valuation and landlord & tenant matters.Comfortable working autonomously across a large geographical patch.Looking for a step up with long-term progression opportunities.Familiar with community pubs and the wider licensed property sector.