Commerical Property Surveyor

Commerical Property Surveyor
£350 P/D
To manage and deliver comprehensive property management services to Swindon Borough Council’s Commercial Assets portfolio.
The Commercial Assets portfolio comprises 300 commercially leased sites and properties, with an
annual rental income of £7.5 million.
Provide professional advice and asset management across a commercial property portfolio
comprising retail, office, commercial and industrial assets.
– Undertake property valuations in accordance with statutory requirements, CIPFA guidance and
RICS Professional Standards, ensuring compliance with the Council’s Standing Orders, Financial
Regulations, Codes of Practice and departmental procedures.
– Manage the letting, renewal and ongoing administration of commercial leases.
– Undertake rent review valuations, analyse market evidence and negotiate and conclude rent
reviews. Prepare and present cases for third-party determination by Independent Experts or
Arbitrators in relation to rent reviews and lease renewals.
– Provide property and development advice through multi-disciplinary project teams covering
buildings and land, supporting the delivery of the Property Services Business Plan, Asset
Management Plan and Capital Programme.
– Identify and maximise opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Council’s
property portfolio, including negotiating the disposal of land and property interests (freehold and
leasehold) through private treaty and tender processes.
– Support the management of telecommunications and installations across the Council’s estate.
– Negotiate easements, wayleaves, licences and rights of way affecting Council-owned land and
property.
– Support the management of the Council’s operational property portfolio, including the grant of
leases and licences and the provision of strategic property advice to service clients on the
effective use of assets.
– Prepare reports, briefing notes and recommendations in respect of assigned cases