Senior Principal Surveyor (Site Disposals)

Job Title: Senior Principal Surveyor – Site Disposals

Posting Start Date: Early 2026

Salary: Up to £85,010 per annum inclusive of all allowances.

Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

Basis: Full-Time, Permanent

Workplace category: Hybrid

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About us

The City Surveyor’s Department is responsible for the management of the City of London Corporation’s property investment portfolio, corporate real estate, property/construction projects - and the operational management and day-to-day outsourced facilities management services - of both portfolios. The City Surveyor is the organisations’ Head of Profession for Estates and Facilities Management .

Within City Surveyor’s the Regeneration & Development Group is responsible for the disposal of strategic sites from across the City Corporation’s portfolios, and the preservation of the heritage estate portfolio comprising of over 800 assets through strategic conservation management

Regeneration and Development

The City of London Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Surveyor to join a small team focused on the regeneration of over 70 acres of prime land within Greater London.

This is an essential role within the disposals function, supporting the Assistant Director in all aspects of the disposal of complex high-profile sites within the City’s Estate and City Fund valued in excess of £100m. The role supports the broader Market Sites Regeneration Programme.

Responsibilities include helping to develop the strategy and masterplanning of each site, the development of a business plan, and assisting with the marketing & sales process. Many of the sites will deliver on political priorities for the City Corporation such as increased footfall in the Square Mile and new homes for London.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to and support the Assistant Director on each regeneration and development project, ensuring that they deliver on key City Corporation objectives whilst achieving a commercial return
• Assist with the annual valuation of the Regeneration & Development portfolio
• Support in contracting with development partners to maximises the City Corporation’s return and identify and implement joint venture opportunities for the delivery of developments.
• Advise on project development briefs, evaluation and management of direct development and refurbishment projects
• Oversee the appointment, management and monitoring of internal and external consultants to assist in delivering objectives
• Letting of completed development and refurbishment properties directly or in collaboration with internal colleagues as require

What We're Looking For

• Chartered RICS status OR sufficient, relevant work experience associated with working at an equivalent level, with professional experience of the commercial property asset management and valuation disciplines
• Demonstrable experience working in development activity in the Central London commercial markets, negotiating commercial real estate development transactions
• Understanding of the development finance stack and a range of financial concepts for development of central London property
• Strong political and organisational awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and delivery partners
• Excellent communication, risk management, and financial planning skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

Why Join Us?

• Influence major regeneration, community, and placemaking initiatives for one of the world's most iconic and complex public institutions
• Join a collaborative and inclusive team committed to high performance and innovation
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working and strong support for wellbeing and professional growth
• Access a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff benefits
• Help shape the future and create meaningful change across the Square Mile and beyond

Apply now and play a key role in delivering modern and inclusive regeneration and development masterplans for the City of London.

Closing date: 12 Noon on Sunday 5th October 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Initial Interviews in Mid-October with Panel interviews in November 2025

City of London Corporation has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership to support this recruitment. For any additional information, please contact Caius Freeman on 07517 950 934

More information on this opportunity is available on our dedicated site with instructions on how to apply.

To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement of your credentials and suitability for the role by noon, Sunday 5th October 2025. These can be emailed through to [email protected] reference COL/SPS

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you experience any difficulties, please contact The McLean Partnership on +44 (0)20 3597 6400 or at [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

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