Local Government South East
Development Surveyor – Acquisition and Disposal
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Full Time
Permanent
Portsmouth
Posted 12 hours ago
44252 - 48738 £ / Year
Closes: 4 October 2026
Website: Portsmouth City Council
Local Government
We are looking for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join our Property and Investment Team. Working with a varied property portfolio with multiple assets across the UK. This includes assets in all the major property sectors, industrial (multi-let and single-let), retail, offices, leisure (hotels and golf courses), agricultural and alternatives (which includes a continental ferry port).
You will provide professional property advice and support the Council’s regeneration, development, acquisition and disposal activities. If you are motivated, commercially minded, and ready to shape Portsmouth’s property future, we would love to hear from you!
Your New Role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team of property professionals, you will work flexibly across a diverse portfolio and provide expert advice on a range of property matters.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Supporting the delivery of the Council’s regeneration plans and capital schemes
- Identifying development, disposal and acquisition opportunities
- Undertaking options appraisals, valuations and property assessments
- Negotiating property acquisitions and disposals in support of Council strategies
- Carrying out lease advisory work, including rent reviews, renewals, new lettings, assignments and licences
- Preparing professional reports and recommendations
- Supporting and mentoring graduate and trainee surveyors
- Providing professional property services to other authorities under contract
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You will be a highly motivated and commercially focused Chartered Surveyor who can confidently analyse complex property information, solve problems and identify opportunities that maximise return.
You Will Need To
- Be a Chartered Surveyor, MRICS or FRICS General Practice, with post-qualification experience
- Ideally have experience of completing Red Book valuations across a variety of property types
- Be able to interpret complex property information and develop innovative solutions
- Have the imagination, vision and commercial awareness to bring development, disposal and acquisition opportunities to fruition
- Be IT literate, with experience of using property management systems
- Be able to travel to locations across the city and the UK as required
To apply for this job please visit searchjobs.portsmouth.gov.uk.
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