MRICS Principal Disposal and Acquisition Surveyor
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £500.0 to £525.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £525 umbrella inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, le1 1de |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4609973_1773675316 |
Summary
Principal Disposal & Acquisition SurveyorInside IR35
Hybrid working - in the office 2 days a week and living within a reasonable commute of the office in Leicester
A large local authority is seeking a highly skilled Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor to lead on the delivery of asset disposals, acquisitions, and investment activity across a broad estate, including commercial, rural, industrial, and development assets.
About the RoleYou will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of a varied caseload involving the disposal and acquisition of land and property assets. This includes identifying surplus or under‑performing assets, developing strategic programmes, leading negotiations, and ensuring transactions deliver best consideration under relevant legislation.
You will provide expert professional advice on development opportunities, investment strategies, commercial structuring options and risk‑based decision‑making. The role also involves commissioning and managing external property and legal advisors, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring effective corporate governance for property‑related decisions.This position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage complex projects and contribute to long‑term asset management planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver disposal, acquisition, and investment strategies and programmes.
- Identify surplus and under‑performing assets and implement value‑enhancing initiatives or disposal plans.
- Undertake financial and commercial appraisals to assess feasibility, including structuring options such as JV, forward funding and overage.
- Monitor capital and revenue programmes to support evidence‑based decisions.
- Lead commercial negotiations with developers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Commission and manage external agents and legal advisors to secure high‑quality outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice on planning, acquisitions, disposals, and development opportunities.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or equivalent in Real Estate or a related discipline.
- Full Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
- Significant post‑qualification experience in property disposals and acquisitions (freehold and leasehold).
- Strong experience in landlord and tenant matters, including valuation, negotiation and legal principles.
- Extensive knowledge of investment markets, data analysis, and market trends.
- Experience advising on acquisitions, disposals, marketing strategies and commercial appraisals.
- Experience in managing external consultants (agents and solicitors).
- Experience valuing a wide range of property types.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial profiling.
- Good understanding of construction‑related matters.
This role is offered on an interim basis with a start beginning of April
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