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Posted 05 August, 2026

Senior Estate Surveyor - Blue Chip Organisation

Spencelooker Recruitment Ltd
Cheshire West and Chester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Estates Surveyor

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North West | Hybrid Working

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c. £70,000 – £80,000 + Exceptional Bonus + Hybrid executive car + Executive Benefits

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Senior Client-Side Estates Appointment

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SpenceLooker Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit a Senior Estates Surveyor on behalf of one of the UK's most successful and recognisable blue-chip organisations.

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Managing a substantial national operational property portfolio, this is a rare opportunity for an experienced Estates Surveyor, Asset Manager or similar to join a highly respected in-house property team where you will play a key role in shaping occupational property strategy across the UK.

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This is far more than a traditional estates management position. The successful individual will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, taking ownership of complex property matters, leading strategic negotiations and helping deliver long-term value from a diverse nationwide estate.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting into the senior property leadership team, you will have responsibility for a significant UK portfolio and will lead on high-value property negotiations, estate optimisation and strategic decision making.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Responsible for dealing landlord and tenant negotiations across a substantial regional national portfolio.
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  • Negotiating complex lease renewals, rent reviews, lease restructures and regears.
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  • Providing commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders on all occupational property matters.
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  • Developing and implementing property strategies that support the wider business objectives.
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  • Completing on acquisitions, relocations, disposals and portfolio rationalisation projects.
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  • Managing relationships with leading national surveying practices, legal advisers and landlords.
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  • Reviewing occupational costs and identifying opportunities to improve value and operational efficiency.
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  • Supporting major refurbishment and capital investment projects where required.
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  • Influencing business decisions through sound commercial property advice and market knowledge.
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About You

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This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious commercial property professional currently working as a:

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  • Senior Estates Surveyor
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  • Corporate Real Estate Surveyor
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  • Senior Asset Manager
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  • Associate Director (General Practice)
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  • Lease Advisory Surveyor
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  • Client-Side Property Manager with significant landlord & tenant expertise
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You will ideally possess:

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  • MRICS qualification (preferred).
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  • Minimum five years' PQE or equivalent senior commercial property experience.
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  • A strong track record negotiating complex landlord and tenant matters.
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  • Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
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  • The confidence and credibility to advise senior business leaders.
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  • A proactive approach with the ability to operate autonomously.
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  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
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Why Apply?

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This is a genuine career opportunity to join one of the UK's leading corporate organisations in a senior client-side property role offering significant autonomy, exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence a major UK property portfolio.

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Package

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  • Circa £70,000 – £80,000 Basic Salary
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  • Outstanding performance bonus
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  • Car allowance
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  • Hybrid working (3 days per week from the South Manchester office)
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  • Excellent pension and comprehensive executive benefits
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  • Long-term career progression within a market-leading blue-chip organisation
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For a confidential discussion regarding this retained search assignment, please contact Nick Looker at SpenceLooker Recruitment