Senior Corporate Surveyor (Interim)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Surveyor on a three‑month rolling contract to support a busy Local Authority in North West London. You will lead the valuation and estate management of a diverse corporate property portfolio and help deliver the Council’s Asset Management Strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver professional property valuations, including Right to Buy, acquisitions, disposals and insurance valuations.
• Provide expert advice on landlord and tenant matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals and community asset transfers.
• Manage and review the work of external valuation consultants to ensure quality, accuracy and value for money.
• Support the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and estate rationalisation programme.
• Identify opportunities to optimise the corporate estate and improve space utilisation.
• Conduct site inspections and recommend actions on property condition and future asset requirements.
• Prepare reports and technical advice for senior management, elected members and Cabinet.

Required profile

• MRICS (or equivalent) membership is essential.
• Degree qualified in Real Estate, Surveying or a related built‑environment discipline.
• Significant experience managing a corporate property portfolio within a Local Authority.
• Extensive experience undertaking RICS Red Book valuations, including Right to Buy valuations.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, estate management and asset optimisation.

Required skills

• RICS Red Book valuations

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate (umbrella arrangement).
• Hybrid working – Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Three‑month rolling contract with the possibility of extension.