RICS
Senior Specialist, Commercial Property
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Vacancy Name: Senior Specialist, Commercial Property
Country: United Kingdom
Office Location: London or Birmingham
About Us
Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.
Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.
RICS is a global professional body providing trusted standards, insight, and guidance across the built and natural environment. Our Market Research & Analysis team delivers evidence-based intelligence that informs members, industry partners, and policymakers, helping shape the future of the surveying profession.
Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities
As Senior Specialist – Commercial Property, you will provide trusted technical leadership across commercial property practice, helping shape the standards, guidance, and professional knowledge that support surveyors globally. You will act as a recognised subject matter expert, working with industry stakeholders, members, and colleagues to ensure RICS remains the leading authority on professional standards and practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, maintenance, and delivery of a portfolio of commercial property guidance, standards, and related professional practice projects.
- Provide expert professional insight and technical advice on emerging issues, trends, and challenges affecting the commercial property sector.
- Support the development and maintenance of RICS professional competencies, knowledge frameworks, and learning content within your specialist area.
- Represent RICS with government, industry, and professional stakeholders, acting as a credible and influential voice on commercial property matters.
- Deliver market insight and thought leadership that informs guidance development and helps the profession respond to emerging risks and opportunities.
- Manage and contribute to a portfolio of projects, supporting business planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery against agreed objectives and budgets.
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About You
You are a respected commercial property professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for advancing professional standards. You are comfortable influencing stakeholders, translating complex issues into practical guidance, and representing the profession on important industry matters.
Skills & Experience:
- Deep knowledge of commercial property practice and a strong commitment to professional excellence and industry standards.
- Experience delivering outcomes across complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing interests and priorities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence professional and public audiences.
- Understanding of emerging trends affecting commercial property, including technology, data, AI, and sustainability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex professional challenges.
- Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
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Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
- Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.
Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we do reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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