Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor

Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor East Midlands – Local Authority Property & Estates Team
£400 PAYE / £520 Umbrella LTD Per Day Inside IR35 
Ongoing Temp 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Surveyor to join a large Local Authority Property team as a Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor.

This senior-level role will focus on managing a diverse portfolio of property acquisitions, disposals, and investment activity across a substantial commercial and operational estate. The portfolio includes a range of asset classes such as offices, industrial and distribution units, rural estates, and development land.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering strategic property transactions, supporting capital receipt generation, advising on investment opportunities, and ensuring best value outcomes across the Council’s estate portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property professional looking to work on high-profile estate rationalisation, regeneration, and investment projects within a forward-thinking public sector environment.

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

Requirements Essential

• Degree qualified 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

• 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

Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967
or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk