3 Month Contract With A local Authority

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Surveyor to join our Property Services team on an urgent and high-impact project. The role will involve both strategic programme delivery and casework, with a key focus on acquiring and commissioning properties for use as children’s homes. The successful candidate will also manage the disposal of significant development sites.

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular attendance (2–3 days per week) at our Corby Cube Office, so applicants must live within a 30-mile radius.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and acquire suitable properties to be converted into children’s homes.
  
• Lead on commissioning, refurbishment, and delivery of properties in line with project timelines and service needs.
  
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for children’s homes.
  
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery programme for property acquisition and development.
  
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives, deadlines, and budgets are met.
  
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  
• Manage the disposal of large-scale development sites, particularly those valued at over £5 million.
  
• Lead negotiations with developers, agents, and legal teams to achieve best value outcomes.
  
• Ensure disposals align with corporate property strategy and local planning policies.
  
• Provide expert advice and guidance on property and estates matters to internal departments.
  
• Support wider property casework and contribute to service planning and improvement.
  
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all property transactions meet legal and governance standards.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in property acquisition, especially in securing residential properties for use as children’s homes.
  
• Strong programme and project management skills with a track record of delivering property-related projects.
  
• Experience managing high-value disposals (ideally £5m+), including contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MRICS, FRICS).
  
• Knowledge of property law, planning regulations, and social care property standards.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Must reside within 30 miles of Corby Cube Office and be willing to work on-site 2–3 days per week.