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We are Hiring: Commercial Property Surveyor
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract: Temporary
Rate: £248.29 per day
Role Overview
Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Surveyor to manage and deliver property management and asset management services across a diverse commercial portfolio of approximately 300 properties, generating around £7.5m in annual rental income.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio covering retail, office, commercial and industrial properties.
- Undertake property valuations, rent reviews and lease renewals in line with RICS and relevant public-sector standards.
- Manage commercial lettings, lease negotiations, renewals and ongoing lease administration.
- Analyse market evidence and negotiate rent reviews, including preparing cases for independent expert or arbitration proceedings where required.
- Advise on acquisitions, disposals, development and regeneration opportunities.
- Negotiate easements, wayleaves, licences and rights of way.
- Provide strategic property and asset-management advice to internal service areas and project teams.
- Review leases, licences, title documents and land ownership records, using GIS where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate property records, comparable evidence and commercial property databases.
- Work closely with Legal Services, tenants, consultants, elected Members and external stakeholders.
- Prepare clear reports, briefing notes, recommendations and property appraisals.
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Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant experience in commercial property/estate management.
- Strong practical experience of valuations, rent reviews, lease negotiations and lease renewals.
- Experience of property acquisitions, disposals and asset management.
- Strong understanding of landlord & tenant matters and property documentation.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage complex cases and provide commercially sound recommendations.
- Good IT skills, ideally including experience with GIS/property management systems.
- RICS membership (General Practice) is desirable, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to undertake site visits.
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A commercially minded Property Surveyor / General Practice Surveyor with strong hands-on experience managing commercial property portfolios, particularly someone confident in lease management, rent reviews, valuations and property transactions. Local authority or wider public-sector experience would be advantageous.
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