Interim Lead Commercial Surveyor
5 days ago
Liverpool
We are seeking an experienced Interim Lead Commercial Surveyor to join a dynamic City Council property team. Reporting directly to the Director of Property, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the Council’s Commercial and Investment Property strategy. This is a high-impact senior leadership position, acting as the Council’s lead advisor on all commercial and investment property and asset management matters, ensuring the portfolio delivers maximum value — financially, socially and strategically. Cunard Building, Water Street, Pier Head, Liverpool, L2 2BS, United Kingdom 3-Month Contract - 35 Hours per Week £500 per day Hybrid Working – Typically 3 Days Office-Based Key Responsibilities: • Act as the Council’s lead advisor on commercial and investment property matters across council-owned land and buildings, • Lead on lettings, lease restructures, rent reviews, renewals, debt management, and landlord & tenant negotiations, • Drive income generation, capital receipts, cost savings and liability reduction across the portfolio, • Oversee annual portfolio valuations for accounting purposes, • Lead disposals and acquisitions programmes You will demonstrate: • Significant senior-level experience in commercial property and asset management, • Strong knowledge of public sector governance and statutory requirements, • Proven track record of income generation and strategic portfolio optimisation, • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including Members and external partners The role may require occasional site visits across the City.