MRICS - Commercial Surveyor
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42,889.0 to £46,142.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary + Local Government Pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, le1 1de |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4788223_1780417260 |
Summary
Location: Leicester
Salary :£42889 - £46142Are you a recently qualified commercial surveyor ? We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute property surveyor to drive value from a diverse portfolio of land and buildings.Working in a large strategic property team within a vibrant Local Authority, this role is all about optimising asset performance, delivering revenue growth and capital receipts, and ensuring assets support wider organisational, economic, and environmental objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support in the operational delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and Corporate Estate Strategy
- Identify and progress opportunities for redevelopment, disposal, investment and income growth
- Develop asset business plans across the full life cycle, managing revenues, costs and risk
- Provide research, analysis, modelling and due diligence to support property acquisitions and disposals
- Ensure assets are managed sustainably, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements
- support on negotiations on acquisitions and disposals, ensuring timely delivery and value for money
- Build strong relationships with managing agents, developers, investors and public sector partners
- Represent the service at external meetings
- What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Experience in property asset management, real estate or commercial property
- track record in acquisitions, disposals, investment, development and asset business planning
- Experience managing external professionals and agents
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
- Relevant Degree in business, finance, accounting or corporate real estate / asset management
- MRICS - recently qualified are encouraged to apply
- knowledge of strategic asset management, property legislation and compliance
Skills & Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior audiences
- Commercial mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace.
- High levels of numeracy, literacy and IT capability
Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising a major property portfolio, contributing directly to financial resilience, community wellbeing, and long-term regeneration.
This role offers flexible, hybrid working, competitive salary with the Local Government Pension scheme.
What you need to do now
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