Transactions Surveyor - Public Sector Lead

We are working with a leading UK property owner with a multi-billion-pound commercial and mixed-use portfolio, looking to appoint a senior hire to lead its public sector engagement.

This is a key role within the business, focused on building and managing relationships across central and local government, while helping shape and deliver property strategies across a large and diverse portfolio.

You would play an important role in supporting regeneration, unlocking value and delivering long-term outcomes across major assets and estates.

The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of day-to-day engagement with public sector partners and support the delivery of complex property strategies that balance commercial objectives with public sector priorities.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally, helping to move projects forward and ensuring alignment across teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a key point of contact for public sector partners including local authorities and government bodies
• Supporting negotiations on a range of property arrangements such as development agreements, joint ventures, leases and regeneration partnerships
• Contributing to the development and delivery of estate and place-based strategies across major assets
• Working alongside development, investment and asset management teams to support project delivery
• Helping to manage relationships and ensure progress across complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Supporting internal decision-making with insight on public sector priorities, risks and opportunities
• Contributing to ESG and social value objectives across projects

About You

• Strong experience in property, estates or development, with exposure to public sector work
• Good understanding of how public sector organisations operate, including governance and decision-making processes
• Experience supporting or leading negotiations and partnerships on property projects
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how to balance financial and broader outcomes
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
• RICS qualified or working towards it, or equivalent experience

The Opportunity

• A senior role within a well-established and well-capitalised property business
• Exposure to large-scale, complex assets and regeneration projects
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while building your own profile
• Involvement in projects with real long-term impact across places and communities
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with scope for progression