MRICS -L&T Asset Surveyor

Location: Leicester
Salary up to £54495Are you a qualified MRICS 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 that is going to expand under LGR, you will lead on a wide range of landlord and tenant matters across commercial, operational, and community assets, providing professional advice and ensuring the Council's property interests are effectively managed and protected.
Key Responsibilities

Managing a varied portfolio of commercial and operational property assets.
Leading on landlord and tenant matters including:
Lease renewals
Rent reviews
Lease re-gears and restructuring
Assignments and subletting
Licences and easements
Tenant applications and disputes
Negotiating favourable outcomes with tenants, agents, developers, and legal representatives.
Undertaking acquisitions and disposals where required.
Providing valuation and estate management advice to internal stakeholders.
Supporting income generation and asset optimisation initiatives.
Preparing professional reports, recommendations, and committee reports.
Ensuring compliance with relevant property legislation, RICS standards, and local authority governance requirements.
Contributing to regeneration and strategic property projects.About YouEssential Requirements

MRICS qualified (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
Significant post-qualification experience in landlord and tenant surveying.
Strong knowledge of commercial property law and practice.
Experience undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals.
Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage complex property transactions.
Experience advising a range of stakeholders and producing professional reports.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.Desirable

Experience working within local government or the wider public sector.
Knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and other relevant legislation.
Experience of asset management, regeneration, or commercial estate portfolios.
RICS Registered Valuer status.What We Offer

Competitive salary and excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.
Exposure to high-profile property and regeneration projects.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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.
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