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
Manage and Maximise the Performance 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 professional property advice and managing a varied portfolio of commercial assets.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor with a strong background in commercial property management, landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, rent reviews, valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.
You'll work closely with internal Council teams, tenants, external agents, legal advisers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the Council's commercial property portfolio is managed efficiently, compliantly, and in a way that supports strong financial and operational performance.
About the Role
As a Property Manager Commercial – Senior Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for a range of complex commercial property matters and provide professional surveying advice across the Council's estate.
You'll manage landlord and tenant relationships, lease events, property transactions, asset performance, and strategic property matters, ensuring decisions are commercially sound and aligned with the Council's wider objectives.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing a portfolio of commercial properties on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Providing senior professional surveying advice on complex property and estate management matters
- Managing landlord and tenant issues, including lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, assignments, and variations
- Negotiating commercial lease terms to achieve appropriate outcomes for the Council
- Managing rent reviews and lease events in line with market conditions and professional standards
- Supporting commercial lettings, acquisitions, disposals, and property transactions
- Monitoring rental income, arrears, and tenancy compliance
- Reviewing property performance and identifying opportunities to improve income, value, or operational efficiency
- Carrying out property inspections and identifying estate management, compliance, or maintenance issues
- Providing advice on asset management, estate rationalisation, and property strategy
- Working closely with legal teams on leases, agreements, notices, and other property documentation
- Liaising with tenants, agents, consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders
- Supporting valuation work and providing market-based property advice where required
- Preparing reports, recommendations, and business cases relating to commercial property matters
- Managing complex or disputed property cases and helping resolve issues effectively
- Ensuring property records and lease information are accurate and up to date
- Supporting compliance with relevant property legislation and Council policies
- Monitoring property budgets, income, and expenditure
- Providing professional input into strategic property projects
- Supporting procurement and appointment of external property advisers where necessary
- Managing competing priorities and deadlines across a varied commercial property workload
- Providing guidance to colleagues on property management and surveying matters
Requirements
We're looking for a commercially focused and highly experienced Senior Surveyor with strong technical property knowledge and the confidence to manage complex property matters independently.
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 rent reviews, lease renewals, licences, assignments, and lease negotiations
- Experience with commercial property acquisitions and disposals
- Strong understanding of property valuation and market analysis
- Experience managing rental income and tenancy compliance
- Ability to interpret leases, property agreements, and legal documentation
- Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making skills
- Experience working with solicitors, agents, valuers, tenants, and contractors
- Strong understanding of asset management principles
- Experience preparing property reports, business cases, and professional recommendations
- 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 deadlines
- Experience within local government or the wider public sector would be advantageous
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in Estate Management, Property, Surveying, or a related discipline
- MRICS or equivalent professional 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 Umbrella rate of £45.00 per hour
- Opportunity to work with Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Senior-level commercial property role
- Manage a varied and complex property portfolio
- Work across leases, rent reviews, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management
- Opportunity to contribute to commercial property strategy and performance
- Gain further local authority and public-sector property experience
- 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: Umbrella: £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 legal documentation?
- Do you hold MRICS status or another relevant property/surveying 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)
- Estate Surveying: 3 years (preferred)
- Landlord & Tenant / Lease Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Local Authority / Public Sector Property: 1 year (preferred)
Education:
- Degree in Estate Management, Property, Surveying, or related discipline (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- MRICS / RICS Membership (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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