Job Title: Senior Estates Surveyor
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary: GBP59,966 to GBP71,566 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent
Closing date: 06/10/2025
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Estates Surveyor to join our Estate & Space Management team at The University of Manchester.
In this senior role, you will provide expert property advice across the University's property portfolio, which is one of the largest and most diverse University estates in the UK. You will work as part of a professional Estates surveying team, managing the University's freehold and leasehold interests to support the University's strategic aims.
From lease negotiations, property acquisitions & disposals, to overseeing consultants and driving Estates strategy, this is a role that combines operational leadership with high level strategic impact.
If you are looking to influence the future of a world class University through outstanding Estate management, this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Estates Surveying Team, including professional, technical, and administrative staff.
* Lead on landlord and tenant matters, including lease acquisitions, lettings, rent reviews, renewals, terminations, and dispute resolution.
* Commission and manage the procurement of property valuations and appraisals.
* Make recommendations and manage the acquisition and disposal of property on behalf of the University.
* Ensure efficient management of property records including deeds, leases, rating assessments and service charges.
* Develop and deliver strategic and operational Estate plans in collaboration with senior leadership.
* Manage the financial performance of property interests, maximising income and controlling expenditure.
* Act as a key advisor to senior University colleagues on strategic Estate and Property matters.
* Lead the use of Property data systems, ensuring accurate, reliable records and analysis.
* Contribute to the management of budgets, reporting variances, and supporting forecasting.
* Deputise for the Associate Director of Estate & Space Management when required.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* A degree and/or full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
* Significant experience in Estate Management in a large, complex organisation.
* Extensive experience of dealing with landlord and tenant matters, property transactions, and management of consultants.
* Strong IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office, CAD, Property Management IT systems, and Finance systems.
* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
Why Work at the University of Manchester?
Join a world-class institution that values diversity and equality in the workplace.
Benefit from a range of staff benefits, including family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities. Access to training and mentorship to support your career growth, with structured development plans and performance reviews. Be part of a global institution in a vibrant, culturally diverse city, with support for international applicants and relocation assistance.
The University of Manchester is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
We invite applications from all backgrounds and look forward to welcoming the next member of our team to the Directorate of Estates and Facilities.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Estates Surveyor, Senior Property Manager, Senior Development Surveyor, Facilities Manager, Senior Commercial Surveyor, Senior Valuation Surveyor, Senior Land Surveyor, Senior Planning and Development Surveyor, Property Development Manager, may also be considered.
