Principal Surveyor

Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Hybrid) 💷 Salary: £62,515 The salary of £62,515 includes a basic salary of £57,515 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £5,000. 🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time We’re looking for an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our dynamic Property Portfolio and Advisory team, supporting the Secretary of State’s non‑operational property interests. You’ll manage a small but high‑profile asset portfolio, provide expert estate and strategic property advice across major transport and infrastructure projects, and work closely with stakeholders nationwide. The role includes line management of one surveyor and opportunities to lead others through project‑based work. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Property Management * Asset Management * Advisory Benefits Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Access to the staff discount portal. * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. About you To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: * Experience of property management and asset management working in a professional property team; leading on projects and delivering advice to clients * Experience of maintaining effective relationships at all levels to understand stakeholders’ needs and priorities * Experience of working with senior leaders to plan, advise and support delivery of property projects * Managing expectations, making quick and well-judged decisions based on a sound understanding of client requirements and the business context * Experience of reviewing, analysing, interrogating and interpreting data, and drawing logical conclusions * Experience of explaining property matters and reports to others. Presenting data and explaining reports to stakeholders many of whom do not have a background in property * Experience of writing reports and presenting their findings 📅 Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 29th March 2026