Estates Surveyor – Commercial Portfolio Management

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Estates Surveyor to manage a diverse commercial and corporate property portfolio for Braintree District Council. The role involves landlord and tenant management, lease negotiations, inspections and compliance across offices, leisure centres, investment properties and community assets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage landlord and tenant relationships, including leasehold and rent review negotiations using market evidence.
• Conduct property inspections, monitor lease and tenant obligations and coordinate remedial works.
• Progress leases, licences, wayleaves and easements from Heads of Terms to completion.
• Monitor portfolio debt and take enforcement action as instructed.
• Ensure health and safety and EPC compliance across all managed properties.
• Support the Council’s annual asset valuation programme and respond to finance and audit queries.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for site visits.
• RICS membership, working towards it, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Degree‑level qualification in a property discipline.
• Several years’ experience managing commercial and corporate property portfolios, preferably in the public sector.
• Extensive experience in rent reviews, lease renewals and transaction negotiations.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with property databases.
• Experience with financial databases.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts at local businesses.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership.