Commercial Estates Surveyor

Commercial Estates Surveyor 📍 East London 💰 £500 per day Umbrella / £371.04 per day PAYE 📅 Contract to September 2026 🕒 Inside IR35 An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Estates Surveyor to join a dynamic London Local Authority. This is a key role within a high-performing Strategic Property team, managing a diverse commercial portfolio with a particular focus on schools and educational sites. We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded surveyor who can hit the ground running and deliver results in a complex public-sector environment. The Role You will take full responsibility for a varied commercial property portfolio, including schools and education assets, ensuring effective management, compliance, and value generation. Key responsibilities include: * Managing leases, licences and deeds of variation * Leading rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations * Ensuring statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are met * Working closely with Legal, Finance and Regeneration teams * Building strong relationships with tenants and internal stakeholders * Providing professional advice to senior officers and elected members This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge alongside excellent stakeholder management skills. About You To be considered, you must have: * MRICS qualification (Valuation or Commercial pathway) * Significant experience within Local Government or a large public sector organisation * Direct experience managing schools and/or educational property assets * Strong understanding of commercial landlord & tenant matters * Proven ability to negotiate and deliver practical solutions * Confidence operating within a politically sensitive environment Why Apply? * Competitive day rate * High-profile portfolio within a vibrant London borough * Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a large public estate * Supportive and forward-thinking property team If you are an experienced Commercial Surveyor with strong local authority experience and immediate availability, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion. If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately