Part-Time Interim Estates Surveyor; MRICS | Scottish Local Authority

Interim Estates Surveyor (MRICS) – Part Time

Organisation: Scottish Local Authority

Contract: Interim Contract – 6 Months

Hours: Part Time (Approx. 2–3 Days per Week / 15–22 Hours per Week)

Location: Fully Remote

Rate: £350 per day

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to provide part-time interim support to our Estates and Asset Management team for an initial six-month period.

Working remotely, you will manage a varied portfolio of local authority property assets and provide professional advice on a broad range of estate management matters. This role would suit an experienced MRICS-qualified surveyor seeking a flexible interim opportunity with a Scottish local authority.

• Provide estate management support across the Council's property portfolio.
• Undertake landlord and tenant work including lease renewals, rent reviews, licences, wayleaves and servitudes.
• Negotiate acquisitions, disposals, leases and other property transactions.
• Provide professional property and valuation advice to Council services.
• Support asset management initiatives and property rationalisation projects.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and briefing papers for senior officers and committees.
• Liaise effectively with tenants, community organisations, elected members, solicitors and external consultants.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance requirements and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate estate records and property information.

• MRICS qualified.
• Demonstrable experience in estates management and landlord and tenant matters.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing commercial or public sector property portfolios.
• Ability to work independently and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Previous local authority or wider public sector experience.
• Knowledge of Scottish property law and practice.
• Registered Valuer status.
• Experience of community asset transfers and public sector governance processes.