Property Surveyor

Property Surveyor, Land, Assets, Birmingham, Up to £300 per day, interim, inside IR35

Hays are working with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Property Surveyor on an interim basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a diverse property portfolio and supporting strategic asset management across the region. As a Property Surveyor, you'll support the Property Manager and Development Surveyors in delivering the organisation's Corporate Land and Property Strategy. You'll be involved in a wide range of property transactions, helping to ensure that assets are managed effectively, income is maximised, and compliance is maintained. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in property management, working across directorates and with external partners to deliver high-quality services.
This is a 6-month role, and pays up to £300 per day.
The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Support property transactions including lettings, acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations.
• Manage tenancy arrangements and maintain strong relationships with tenants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including Health & Safety and GDPR.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and track project progress.
• Conduct site visits and commission maintenance work to mitigate risks.
• Apply knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation to support rent reviews, lease renewals, and other property matters.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in estates/property or asset management, ideally within a commercial portfolio.
• Understanding of lease compliance and commercial property issues.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, including conducting property inspections (driving licence and access to a car required).
• A property management-related qualification (this is desirable, not essential).

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