Our client is excited to be recruiting two Senior Estates Surveyors to join their growing property team: one with a focus on Property Management and one dedicated to Commercial Real Estate. In these impactful roles, you'll play a key part in ensuring their estate is fit for purpose. You will deliver estates input into property projects, guide the organisation's compliance with government property legislation, and help maintain an estate that is the right size, in the right place, and in the right condition. Providing strategic property advice across our offices and operational estate, you'll also have the opportunity to lead on your own transactions, shaping outcomes that directly support our national infrastructure. We offer flexibility in how and where you work, with a hybrid approach supported across the team, though you will need to be able to travel to our offices and national estate locations at various points as required. Key Responsibilities Provide advice on property issues to maintain the value and condition of the Estate. Lease transactions including (but not limited to) rent reviews, lease renewals, development agreements and acquisitions. Deal with day-to-day case work on complex/high value property transactions. Support the Principal Estates Surveyor on the programme and project management for the delivery of complex/high value works. Manage specific activities of the company's property supply chain (professional real estate advisors, agents, and solicitors). Build and manage strong relationships with project managers and their teams by providing reliable, accurate and professionally-sound property advice. About you. Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience. Evidence of successfully delivering Estates projects/transactions to time. Ability to assimilate and convey complex and challenging information to a variety of audiences. Influencing and negotiation skills. Exposure to different types of industries and sectors within surveying would be advantageous.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Our client is excited to be recruiting two Senior Estates Surveyors to join their growing property team: one with a focus on Property Management and one dedicated to Commercial Real Estate. In these impactful roles, you'll play a key part in ensuring their estate is fit for purpose. You will deliver estates input into property projects, guide the organisation's compliance with government property legislation, and help maintain an estate that is the right size, in the right place, and in the right condition. Providing strategic property advice across our offices and operational estate, you'll also have the opportunity to lead on your own transactions, shaping outcomes that directly support our national infrastructure. We offer flexibility in how and where you work, with a hybrid approach supported across the team, though you will need to be able to travel to our offices and national estate locations at various points as required. Key Responsibilities Provide advice on property issues to maintain the value and condition of the Estate. Lease transactions including (but not limited to) rent reviews, lease renewals, development agreements and acquisitions. Deal with day-to-day case work on complex/high value property transactions. Support the Principal Estates Surveyor on the programme and project management for the delivery of complex/high value works. Manage specific activities of the company's property supply chain (professional real estate advisors, agents, and solicitors). Build and manage strong relationships with project managers and their teams by providing reliable, accurate and professionally-sound property advice. About you. Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with relevant experience. Evidence of successfully delivering Estates projects/transactions to time. Ability to assimilate and convey complex and challenging information to a variety of audiences. Influencing and negotiation skills. Exposure to different types of industries and sectors within surveying would be advantageous.
Principal Estates Surveyor Location: Exeter (Hybrid office and site visits required) Salary: £54,180 £76,944 + excellent benefits Contract Type: Permanent Are you a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) seeking a new challenge with a broad and high-impact remit? Do you thrive on managing complex property portfolios and delivering strategic estates advice across a diverse operational estate? Morson Talent are proud to be supporting a major public sector organisation in their search for a Principal Estates Surveyor to join their team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a varied estate from operational sites and offices to rural land holdings ensuring it is fit for purpose and aligned with the organisation s long-term strategy. The Role As Principal Estates Surveyor, you will: Lead on estates-related inputs into property projects, ensuring compliance with public sector property legislation and governance. Provide expert advice on property acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters. Manage complex, high-value property transactions and associated casework. Oversee the delivery of professional estate services through external consultants, agents, and legal advisors. Collaborate with project managers and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic, commercially sound property solutions. About You To be successful, you will have: Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS). Extensive experience in estates and property strategy, including acquisitions, disposals, and lease management. Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. A proven track record of delivering estate projects on time and to budget. Experience working within large, multi-site organisations (public or private sector). What s on Offer Salary between £54,180 £76,944 , dependent on experience. Flexible hybrid working with regular travel to the Exeter office and estate locations as required. Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a nationally significant estate portfolio. If you re looking to apply your RICS expertise in a role that combines strategic impact with professional challenge, we d love to hear from you. Apply today through Morson Talent to learn more about this unique opportunity.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Principal Estates Surveyor Location: Exeter (Hybrid office and site visits required) Salary: £54,180 £76,944 + excellent benefits Contract Type: Permanent Are you a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) seeking a new challenge with a broad and high-impact remit? Do you thrive on managing complex property portfolios and delivering strategic estates advice across a diverse operational estate? Morson Talent are proud to be supporting a major public sector organisation in their search for a Principal Estates Surveyor to join their team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a varied estate from operational sites and offices to rural land holdings ensuring it is fit for purpose and aligned with the organisation s long-term strategy. The Role As Principal Estates Surveyor, you will: Lead on estates-related inputs into property projects, ensuring compliance with public sector property legislation and governance. Provide expert advice on property acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters. Manage complex, high-value property transactions and associated casework. Oversee the delivery of professional estate services through external consultants, agents, and legal advisors. Collaborate with project managers and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic, commercially sound property solutions. About You To be successful, you will have: Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS). Extensive experience in estates and property strategy, including acquisitions, disposals, and lease management. Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. A proven track record of delivering estate projects on time and to budget. Experience working within large, multi-site organisations (public or private sector). What s on Offer Salary between £54,180 £76,944 , dependent on experience. Flexible hybrid working with regular travel to the Exeter office and estate locations as required. Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a nationally significant estate portfolio. If you re looking to apply your RICS expertise in a role that combines strategic impact with professional challenge, we d love to hear from you. Apply today through Morson Talent to learn more about this unique opportunity.
Permanent opportunity for Estates Surveyor/ Graduate Commercial Surveyor Your new company You will be working for a council in Lancashire Your new role To advise and support the Estates and Asset Management Leader and Elected Members on the extensive range of commercial property related matters dealt with in the Property & Engineering Section.To be involved in the creation and execution of an effective marketing programme for the disposal of land to achieve the Council's required capital receipts. This includes identifying sites, obtaining planning consent, preparing sales particulars, reporting to Committee and instructing the Council's Legal Section on the terms of sale.To support the Estates and Asset Management Leader in managing, promoting and marketing for let the Council's industrial estates, land, commercial and industrial property in order to maximise revenue. This includes preparing schedules of condition and repair, negotiating rent reviews and new leases, preparing advertisements, lettings particulars and editorial copy. Frequent contact is required with other professionals in the public and private sectors and with tenants. To support in providing a professional 'in house' valuation, surveying and marketing service for all Service Areas. This involves regular contact with the Council's Solicitors, Planners, and the provision of advice to Elected Members, the Chief Executive, Directors and Service Managers.To prepare Committee reports and provide professional advice to Elected Members.To assist the budget holder in preparing, controlling and reviewing revenue budgets for garage sites and war memorials, including the maintenance of complete records and the authorisation of invoices for payment.To carry out asset valuations and assist in updating the Asset Register in accordance with RICS & CIPFA professional guidelines and government directives in order to ensure that land holdings are attributed to the correct Service Area.To assist in acquiring properties by agreement and under Compulsory Purchase legislation. To support in undertaking property inspections, surveys and valuations and to negotiate compensation with other professionals. To liaise with Service Managers to ensure budgets are met. To monitor and report on the acquisition programme.To assist in removing trespassers from Council land and buildings. This may involve delicate negotiations and liaising with the Police.To deal with queries on a wide range of issues, often of a complex nature, from members of the public and Elected Members on a daily basis, including enquiries by phone, personal callers, on site inspections and at public meetings.To assist the Head of Property & Engineering in the Management of the Council's Assets in accordance with Government Directives.To undertake such other associated duties as may be allocated from time to time which are commensurate with the salary grading of the post. What you'll need to succeed You will have a BSc in Real Estate and will have a minimum of 2 years experience completing commercial valuations What you'll get in return Salary- £44,000-£48,000 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexi time- accrue up to 2 flexi days per month APC Support- you will be working alongside 5 MRICS Surveyors Opportunity to progress to Senior Estates Manager Generous council pension Hybrid working after completing an initial 3 months What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Permanent opportunity for Estates Surveyor/ Graduate Commercial Surveyor Your new company You will be working for a council in Lancashire Your new role To advise and support the Estates and Asset Management Leader and Elected Members on the extensive range of commercial property related matters dealt with in the Property & Engineering Section.To be involved in the creation and execution of an effective marketing programme for the disposal of land to achieve the Council's required capital receipts. This includes identifying sites, obtaining planning consent, preparing sales particulars, reporting to Committee and instructing the Council's Legal Section on the terms of sale.To support the Estates and Asset Management Leader in managing, promoting and marketing for let the Council's industrial estates, land, commercial and industrial property in order to maximise revenue. This includes preparing schedules of condition and repair, negotiating rent reviews and new leases, preparing advertisements, lettings particulars and editorial copy. Frequent contact is required with other professionals in the public and private sectors and with tenants. To support in providing a professional 'in house' valuation, surveying and marketing service for all Service Areas. This involves regular contact with the Council's Solicitors, Planners, and the provision of advice to Elected Members, the Chief Executive, Directors and Service Managers.To prepare Committee reports and provide professional advice to Elected Members.To assist the budget holder in preparing, controlling and reviewing revenue budgets for garage sites and war memorials, including the maintenance of complete records and the authorisation of invoices for payment.To carry out asset valuations and assist in updating the Asset Register in accordance with RICS & CIPFA professional guidelines and government directives in order to ensure that land holdings are attributed to the correct Service Area.To assist in acquiring properties by agreement and under Compulsory Purchase legislation. To support in undertaking property inspections, surveys and valuations and to negotiate compensation with other professionals. To liaise with Service Managers to ensure budgets are met. To monitor and report on the acquisition programme.To assist in removing trespassers from Council land and buildings. This may involve delicate negotiations and liaising with the Police.To deal with queries on a wide range of issues, often of a complex nature, from members of the public and Elected Members on a daily basis, including enquiries by phone, personal callers, on site inspections and at public meetings.To assist the Head of Property & Engineering in the Management of the Council's Assets in accordance with Government Directives.To undertake such other associated duties as may be allocated from time to time which are commensurate with the salary grading of the post. What you'll need to succeed You will have a BSc in Real Estate and will have a minimum of 2 years experience completing commercial valuations What you'll get in return Salary- £44,000-£48,000 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexi time- accrue up to 2 flexi days per month APC Support- you will be working alongside 5 MRICS Surveyors Opportunity to progress to Senior Estates Manager Generous council pension Hybrid working after completing an initial 3 months What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #