Principal Estates Surveyor - Property Management

About the job.

We're looking for a Principal Estates Surveyor to join our Estates and Facilities team in our Business Services Directorate. As a Principal Estates Surveyor, you'll provide strategic property advice across the National Highways operational and managed estate, supervising estates inputs into projects to make sure the organisation complies with property legislation and has an estate of the right size, condition, and location.

We operate a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 2 days per week to be spent within the office. This role can be based from either Exeter or Bristol.

• Provide expert advice to National Highways on property management, property acquisitions/disposals and on Landlord/Tenant issues in relation to the implementation of property solutions for the organisation.
• Provide effective leadership and guidance on all property matters, mentoring staff and encouraging the development of capabilities to improve business performance through continuous improvement of work methods.
• Manage the activities of the company's property supply chain (professional real estate advisors, agents, and solicitors), particularly the management of a diverse property portfolio comprising residential, agricultural and commercial land use.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective flow of reporting and information.
• Provide strategic guidance and support and manage resources, planning, forecasting and conflicting priorities to ensure a positive outcome and VFM on all property transactions.

About you.

• Qualified Chartered Surveyor with relevant experience (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
• Sound knowledge and experience of managing a diverse property portfolio, implementing estates/property strategy, property acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant's matters.
• Experience of managing people successfully, enhancing their capability and focusing on effectiveness.
• Evidence of successfully delivery Estates projects on time.
• Experience of project and contract/supplier management with property consultants and legal advisors.

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.