Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor

Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor - East Midlands - Local Authority Property & Estates Team. Salary: £400 PAYE / £520 Umbrella per day, Inside IR35, Ongoing Temp.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property acquisitions and disposals across commercial and operational assets.
• Develop and implement acquisition, disposal, and investment strategies.
• Identify under-performing or surplus assets and develop value-add initiatives.
• Undertake financial and commercial appraisals to assess viability and value for money.
• Lead negotiations with developers, landowners, agents, and stakeholders.
• Advise on property investment opportunities and market trends.
• Manage external consultants, surveyors, agents, and legal advisors.
• Provide strategic property and development advice to senior stakeholders and elected members.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership and governance groups.
• Support capital programme delivery and revenue generation objectives.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and statutory obligations are met throughout all transactions.
• Contribute towards corporate asset management strategies and estate planning.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors within the team.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualified (or equivalent Chartered status).
• Significant post-qualification experience within acquisitions and disposals.
• Strong experience across leasehold and freehold transactions.
• Knowledge of landlord & tenant matters, valuation, and property negotiations.
• Experience within commercial property investment and asset management.
• Strong understanding of property appraisals, development viability, and disposal strategies.
• Experience managing external property consultants and solicitors.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Strong report-writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage complex property projects within a large organisational environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Local Government or public sector property experience.
• Experience working across mixed-use or investment portfolios.
• Knowledge of development agreements, overage, JV structures, or forward-funding arrangements.
• Understanding of construction and development matters.