Senior Estates Surveyor (4833659)

BCP Council are seeking a Senior Estates Surveyor to join our Estates Team based in central Bournemouth.

BCP Council is one of the largest local authorities on the South Coast, serving Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Our diverse property and land portfolio spans operational, community, commercial, investment and development assets, supporting public services, regeneration, income generation and economic growth. Our Estates team help shape how these assets are managed, developed and used for the benefit of residents, businesses and local communities.

We now have an attractive opportunity for an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to join us, working closely with other property professionals to provide specialist landlord and tenant expertise across the Council's estate. It is an important role that will help deliver an efficient and effective estates management service while supporting informed property decisions across the organisation.

The role benefits from a hybrid-working policy, with an expectation to attend our offices in Bournemouth two days a week.

The Role

As Senior Estates Surveyor, you will lead on complex landlord and tenant matters and help manage the Council’s property interests effectively. Working with colleagues and external partners across a varied portfolio, you will provide clear professional advice and take ownership of instructions from initial review and negotiation through to completion.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of assets and instructions, with significant involvement in delivering the Council’s property and land disposal programme.

Key responsibilities –

• Lead on complex landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Negotiate leases, licences and property terms to secure the best outcomes for the Council.
• Drive acquisitions and disposals from instruction to completion.
• Resolve complex property issues, including covenants, encroachments, easements and wayleaves.
• Deliver internal valuations, maintain accurate property records and support wider asset management priorities.
• Provide clear property advice and reports to senior officers, elected members, Cabinet and Council.
• Appoint and manage external consultants and agents and solicitors.
• Provide support and oversight with community asset transfers.

What you will need

• A full member of the RICS / Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS)
• A relevant degree in property / estate management.
• Significant experience across estate management including areas such as lease renewals, rent reviews, and wider landlord and tenant matters.
• Experience of handling property acquisitions and/or disposals is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation.
• Previous experience of working in Local Government is preferred, but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, tenants, consultants and partners.

What you will receive

• Starting Salary - £53,919 per annum (increasing over the next two years)
• 28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 31 days after 2 years of service)
• Option to buy up to 10 days additional annual leave
• RICS Membership fees paid
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Flexi-time / hours

What you need to do now

Hays Property and Surveying are working with BCP Council on a retained and exclusive basis.

For initial discussion, please contact our Southampton based Property and Surveying specialist Jamie Poll on 07800755744.

Contact information

Bournemouth Christchurch Poole Council

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