Senior Principal Surveyor (Site Disposals)

Job Title:

Senior Principal Surveyor – Site Disposals

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Posting Start Date:

Early 2026Salary:

Up to £85,010 per annum inclusive of all allowances.Contractual Hours:

35 hours per weekBasis:

Full-Time, PermanentWorkplace category:

HybridAttachments: More InformationAbout usThe City Surveyor’s Department is responsible for the management of the City of London Corporation’s property investment portfolio, corporate real estate, property/construction projects - and the operational management and day-to-day outsourced facilities management services - of both portfolios. The City Surveyor is the organisations’ Head of Profession for Estates and Facilities Management .Within City Surveyor’s the Regeneration and Development Group is responsible for the disposal of strategic sites from across the City Corporation’s portfolios, and the preservation of the heritage estate portfolio comprising of over 800 assets through strategic conservation managementRegeneration and DevelopmentThe City of London Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Surveyor to join a small team focused on the regeneration of over 70 acres of prime land within Greater London.This is an essential role within the disposals function, supporting the Assistant Director in all aspects of the disposal of complex high-profile sites within the City’s Estate and City Fund valued in excess of £100m. The role supports the broader Market Sites Regeneration Programme.Responsibilities include helping to develop the strategy and masterplanning of each site, the development of a business plan, and assisting with the marketing and sales process. Many of the sites will deliver on political priorities for the City Corporation such as increased footfall in the Square Mile and new homes for London.What You''ll DoContribute to and support the Assistant Director on each regeneration and development project, ensuring that they deliver on key City Corporation objectives whilst achieving a commercial returnAssist with the annual valuation of the Regeneration and Development portfolioSupport in contracting with development partners to maximises the City Corporation’s return and identify and implement joint venture opportunities for the delivery of developments.Advise on project development briefs, evaluation and management of direct development and refurbishment projectsOversee the appointment, management and monitoring of internal and external consultants to assist in delivering objectivesLetting of completed development and refurbishment properties directly or in collaboration with internal colleagues as requireWhat We''re Looking ForChartered RICS status OR sufficient, relevant work experience associated with working at an equivalent level, with professional experience of the commercial property asset management and valuation disciplinesDemonstrable experience working in development activity in the Central London commercial markets, negotiating commercial real estate development transactionsUnderstanding of the development finance stack and a range of financial concepts for development of central London propertyStrong political and organisational awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and delivery partnersExcellent communication, risk management, and financial planning skillsProven ability to lead cross-functional teamsWhy Join Us?Influence major regeneration, community, and placemaking initiatives for one of the world''s most iconic and complex public institutionsJoin a collaborative and inclusive team committed to high performance and innovationBenefit from flexible hybrid working and strong support for wellbeing and professional growthAccess a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff benefitsHelp shape the future and create meaningful change across the Square Mile and beyondApply now and play a key role in delivering modern and inclusive regeneration and development masterplans for the City of London.Closing date: 12 Noon on Sunday 5th October 2025Provisional Interview Date: Initial Interviews in Mid-October with Panel interviews in November 2025City of London Corporation has engaged the services of

The McLean Partnership

to support this recruitment. For any additional information, please contact

Caius Freeman

on 07517 950 934More information on this opportunity is available on our dedicated site with instructions on how to apply.To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement of your credentials and suitability for the role by noon, Sunday 5th October 2025. These can be emailed through to cityoflondon@mcleanpartnership.com reference

COL/SPSThe City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you experience any difficulties, please contact The McLean Partnership on

+44 (0)20 3597 6400

or at cityoflondon@mcleanpartnership.comWe reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs. ..... full job details .....