Principal Surveyor

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

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We are looking for a Principal Surveyor to support the Corporate Property Group Asset Management team, focusing on the operational property portfolio. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a unique portfolio of assets, contributing directly to the objectives and performance of the Corporate Property Group.

The role encompasses all aspects of strategic asset management, including developing the efficiency of our assets, exploring options and opportunities to create value, and maintaining optimum effectiveness of operational property. The position involves working closely with our diverse range of internal clients to strategically plan and manage the portfolio. The position provides functional support to Senior Principal Surveyors withing the team significantly in terms of managing transactions and occupational requirements on the allocated portfolio(s).

Responsibilities include undertaking the day-to-day property management seeking to maximise income through rent reviews, lease renewals, assignments etc. The role also includes evaluation of underutilised assets, Valuation for internal purposes, service charge management and disposal of surplus assets.

Collectively, the City Surveyors Department is responsible for managing the City of London's diverse portfolio of operational, community and tenanted properties including offices, retail, libraries, open space, wholesale markets, public schools, law courts, Mansion House, Guildhall, and the City of London Police estate. The role will involve reviewing and implementing the overarching Corporate Property Asset Management Strategy and developing and delivering Asset Management Plans across the portfolio.

The City offers a full range of internal and external CPD courses and training in many other areas.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 12 noon on 2 March 2026

Interviews will be held on W/c 9 March 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share.

Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.