Estates Surveyor

Professional Building Surveying & Asset Management

• Act as the lead Building Surveyor for the estate, overseeing condition surveys, lifecycle planning and asset management strategies.
• Prepare and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and long‑term maintenance plans for each site.
• Scope, specify and manage building works, from feasibility and design through to tendering, valuation checks and final account sign‑off.
• Provide professional advice on building pathology, defects, remedial strategies and value‑driven solutions.

Statutory Compliance & Professional Governance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including:
  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • CDM Regulations
  • Asbestos, water hygiene, electrical and gas safety
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
• Maintain full, auditable records of O&M manuals, certifications, reports and compliance documentation.
• Advise senior stakeholders on risk, liability and professional standards across the portfolio.

Lease Advisory, Dilapidations & Commercial Matters

• Support and advise on:
  • Lease renewals, rent reviews and landlord negotiations
  • Service charge reviews and lease compliance
  • Dilapidations exposure and strategy
• Work closely with advisors and legal teams on lease and property‑related matters, providing surveyor‑led commercial insight.

Insurance, Valuations & Risk

• Oversee reinstatement assessments, property questionnaires and insurer‑led surveys.
• Ensure property valuations are technically sound and commercially appropriate.
• Lead on insurer‑recommended works and risk mitigation strategies.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage consultants, contractors and professional advisers in line with RICS and CDM best practice.
• Act as a trusted technical adviser to directors and operational leaders.
• Guide and support local facilities teams on maintenance standards, contractor control and compliance requirements.