Principal Surveyor: Portfolio Asset Manager
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £62,515 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | The salary of £62,515 includes a basic salary of £57,515 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Department for Transport |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 451982 |
Summary
Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £62,515
The salary of £62,515 includes a basic salary of £57,515 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000.
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
We’re looking for an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our dynamic Property Portfolio and Advisory team, supporting the Secretary of State’s non operational property interests. You’ll manage a small but high profile asset portfolio, provide expert estate and strategic property advice across major transport and infrastructure projects, and work closely with stakeholders nationwide. The role includes line management of one surveyor and opportunities to lead others through project based work.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Property Management
• Asset Management
• Advisory
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
• Experience of property management and asset management working in a professional property team; leading on projects and delivering advice to clients
• Experience of maintaining effective relationships at all levels to understand stakeholders’ needs and priorities
• Experience of working with senior leaders to plan, advise and support delivery of
property projects
• Managing expectations, making quick and well-judged decisions based on a sound understanding of client requirements and the business context
• Experience of reviewing, analysing, interrogating and interpreting data, and drawing logical conclusions
• Experience of explaining property matters and reports to others. Presenting data
and explaining reports to stakeholders many of whom do not have a background in
property
• Experience of writing reports and presenting their findings
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 29th March 2026
Salary: £62,515
The salary of £62,515 includes a basic salary of £57,515 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000.
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
We’re looking for an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our dynamic Property Portfolio and Advisory team, supporting the Secretary of State’s non operational property interests. You’ll manage a small but high profile asset portfolio, provide expert estate and strategic property advice across major transport and infrastructure projects, and work closely with stakeholders nationwide. The role includes line management of one surveyor and opportunities to lead others through project based work.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Property Management
• Asset Management
• Advisory
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
• Experience of property management and asset management working in a professional property team; leading on projects and delivering advice to clients
• Experience of maintaining effective relationships at all levels to understand stakeholders’ needs and priorities
• Experience of working with senior leaders to plan, advise and support delivery of
property projects
• Managing expectations, making quick and well-judged decisions based on a sound understanding of client requirements and the business context
• Experience of reviewing, analysing, interrogating and interpreting data, and drawing logical conclusions
• Experience of explaining property matters and reports to others. Presenting data
and explaining reports to stakeholders many of whom do not have a background in
property
• Experience of writing reports and presenting their findings
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 29th March 2026
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