Graduate Portfolio Surveyor
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,987 to £38,739 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Kingston Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3917 |
Summary
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
Supporting senior surveyors with lease events, such as lease renewals, rent reviews, exercising break options and disposals
Work closely with legal services to monitor progress of lease events
Assist with writing reports and keeping senior management informed
Contact tenants and undertake inspections across the commercial property portfolio
Ensure rents are paid and assist with debt management and reporting
About you
To have completed and obtained a degree in estates management or similar from a RICS accredited course ( Essential)
To have some experience of lease management including landlord and tenant processes ( Essential)
To have a keen interest in property management and a willingness to support and learn from more experienced senior staff (Desirable)
Have confidence to communicate with a range of stakeholders and keep them informed of progress ( Essential)
Be diligent and keep robust working records of caseload to ensure you are up to speed with progress or that you are aware of issues. (Essential)
Be able to work independently but not be afraid to ask for help when required, to be able to judge when you require help and when you can carry out tasks alone (Desirable)
About Us
Excellent opportunity to join a local authority property team in Kingston upon Thames. You will be joining a supportive group of senior surveyors and will work on a varied caseload of commercial and corporate property matters. This is a proactive team who work with a number of service areas and external tenants where strong communication skills are key. The property team manages a wide range of lease events and property management processes to ensure the council is a reliable and compliant landlord. This post will support the senior surveyors to ensure the property portfolio is managed smoothly and safely.
Supporting senior surveyors with lease events, such as lease renewals, rent reviews, exercising break options and disposals
Work closely with legal services to monitor progress of lease events
Assist with writing reports and keeping senior management informed
Contact tenants and undertake inspections across the commercial property portfolio
Ensure rents are paid and assist with debt management and reporting
About you
To have completed and obtained a degree in estates management or similar from a RICS accredited course ( Essential)
To have some experience of lease management including landlord and tenant processes ( Essential)
To have a keen interest in property management and a willingness to support and learn from more experienced senior staff (Desirable)
Have confidence to communicate with a range of stakeholders and keep them informed of progress ( Essential)
Be diligent and keep robust working records of caseload to ensure you are up to speed with progress or that you are aware of issues. (Essential)
Be able to work independently but not be afraid to ask for help when required, to be able to judge when you require help and when you can carry out tasks alone (Desirable)
About Us
Excellent opportunity to join a local authority property team in Kingston upon Thames. You will be joining a supportive group of senior surveyors and will work on a varied caseload of commercial and corporate property matters. This is a proactive team who work with a number of service areas and external tenants where strong communication skills are key. The property team manages a wide range of lease events and property management processes to ensure the council is a reliable and compliant landlord. This post will support the senior surveyors to ensure the property portfolio is managed smoothly and safely.
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