The posting
Contract to start ASAP until 07-01-27 with a possible extension.
Property Manager Commercial – Senior Surveyor
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary, ending 7 January 2027
Lead the Management of a Diverse Commercial Property Portfolio
We're recruiting an experienced Property Manager Commercial – Senior Surveyor to join Cheshire West and Chester Council, providing senior-level property management and surveying expertise across the Council's commercial estate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional with a strong background in commercial property management, landlord and tenant matters, lease management, rent reviews, asset performance, valuations, and estate strategy.
You'll work closely with internal departments, tenants, external agents, legal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the Council's commercial property portfolio is effectively managed, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with wider organisational objectives.
About the Role
As a Property Manager Commercial – Senior Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for a varied portfolio of commercial assets and provide professional property advice across a range of estate management matters.
You'll manage landlord and tenant issues, support lease negotiations, advise on property performance, and contribute to strategic decisions regarding the use, retention, acquisition, and disposal of property assets.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing a portfolio of commercial properties on behalf of the Council
- Providing professional surveying and property management advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Managing landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, assignments, and variations
- Negotiating lease terms and property agreements to achieve appropriate commercial outcomes
- Monitoring rental income, arrears, and lease compliance
- Undertaking rent reviews and lease negotiations in accordance with market conditions and professional standards
- Managing property inspections and identifying maintenance, compliance, or estate management issues
- Supporting the acquisition, disposal, and letting of commercial property
- Reviewing the performance of property assets and identifying opportunities to improve value, income, or operational efficiency
- Providing advice on property strategy, asset management, and estate rationalisation
- Working closely with legal teams on leases, agreements, notices, and property transactions
- Liaising with tenants, agents, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
- Supporting valuation and appraisal work where required
- Providing professional input into business cases and property-related reports
- Managing complex property cases and resolving disputes where appropriate
- Ensuring property records, lease data, and tenancy information are accurate and up to date
- Supporting compliance with relevant property legislation, health and safety requirements, and Council policies
- Monitoring budgets, income, and expenditure associated with the commercial estate
- Preparing reports, recommendations, and briefings for senior officers and decision-makers
- Supporting strategic property projects and service improvement initiatives
- Managing competing priorities and deadlines across a diverse portfolio
- Providing expert technical guidance to colleagues and less experienced team members where required
Requirements
We're looking for a highly experienced, commercially minded, and professionally qualified property professionalwith strong surveying and asset management experience.
You'll ideally have:
- Significant experience in commercial property management or estate surveying
- Experience managing a commercial property portfolio
- Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation
- Experience handling lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, assignments, and lease negotiations
- Experience with commercial lettings, acquisitions, and disposals
- Strong understanding of property valuation and market analysis
- Experience managing rental income, arrears, and tenancy compliance
- Ability to interpret leases, legal documents, and property agreements
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with solicitors, agents, valuers, tenants, and contractors
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of property investment principles
- Experience preparing property reports, business cases, and recommendations
- Knowledge of public-sector property management would be advantageous
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive property matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities
- Ability to work independently at a senior professional level
- Relevant property or surveying qualification
- RICS qualification or membership would be highly advantageous
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to provide three years of references/work history
- Ability to complete a Criminal Convictions Declaration
- Ability to sign a Confidentiality Agreement
Why Apply
- Competitive rate of £45.00 per hour
- Opportunity to work with Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Senior-level commercial property and surveying role
- Opportunity to manage a varied commercial property portfolio
- Work on complex landlord and tenant, lease, valuation, and asset management matters
- Gain further public-sector property experience
- Opportunity to contribute to property strategy and commercial performance
- Full-time 37-hour working week
- Temporary assignment running through to January 2027
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Additional Information
Client: Cheshire West and Chester Council
Job Title: Property Manager Commercial – Senior Surveyor – Grade 10
Location: The Portal, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE
Start Date: 12 October 2026
End Date: 7 January 2027
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Pay: £45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have significant experience in commercial property management or estate surveying?
- Do you have experience managing landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals and rent reviews?
- Have you managed a commercial property portfolio within a local authority, public-sector, or private-sector environment?
- Do you have experience with commercial lettings, acquisitions, disposals, or valuations?
- Are you confident interpreting leases, property agreements, and other legal documentation?
- Do you hold a RICS qualification or relevant surveying/property qualification?
- Please confirm your current location and whether you can reliably travel to The Portal, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE as required.
Experience:
- Commercial Property Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Landlord & Tenant / Lease Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Estate Surveying: 3 years (preferred)
- Public-Sector Property: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- RICS Qualification / Membership (preferred)
- Relevant Property or Surveying Qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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