Estates Surveyor - Interims

1/2 days remote, 3/4 days in the office.

Job description

Thurrock Council are seeking an MRICS-qualified Surveyor required to support the Property Team in managing a mixed commercial estate. The role will focus on Landlord and Tenant matters, including negotiating rent reviews, lease renewals, and implementing new lease agreements. Acting as the key contact for tenants, the successful candidate will work closely with finance and legal teams to ensure lease transactions and rental payments are accurately processed and reflected in financial systems. The role also requires regular reporting on lease events, budget monitoring, income forecasting, and performance against financial targets. Strong commercial property management, stakeholder engagement, and financial reporting experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for tenants across the Council's mixed commercial estate.
• Lead on Landlord and Tenant matters, including: 
  • Rent reviews
  • Lease renewals
  • Lease re-gears and negotiations
  • Implementation of new lease agreements
• Build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, ensuring effective estate management and high levels of engagement.
• Work closely with legal teams to progress lease documentation and complete transactions in a timely manner.
• Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure rental income, service charges, and other payments are accurately recorded and reflected within financial and budget monitoring systems.
• Provide regular reporting on the status of: 
  • Lease renewals
  • Rent reviews
  • Tenant negotiations
  • Estate management activities
• Monitor property income and expenditure budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financial forecasts and provide accurate budget reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and Council policies.

Essential Requirements

• MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyor.
• Significant experience in commercial Landlord and Tenant surveying.
• Proven track record of negotiating rent reviews, lease renewals, and new lease transactions.
• Experience managing a mixed-use or mixed commercial property portfolio.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with tenants, legal advisors, finance teams, and senior management.
• Experience of budget monitoring, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver outcomes within agreed timescales.

Desirable

• Experience working within a local authority or public sector property environment.
• Knowledge of property management systems and financial monitoring tools.

This role would suit a commercially focused Chartered Surveyor who combines strong Landlord and Tenant expertise with excellent stakeholder management and financial reporting capabilities.