Estates Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Advising on and acquiring all new SP land and property interests, disposing of surplus assets and rationalisation of existing ones, in line with our overall property strategy, to ensure continuous development and improvement of the Property Services function.
• Negotiating with landlords/landowners and tenants on lease acquisitions, renewals and rent reviews; ensuring that any notices are served in the correct and timely manner.
• Manage the Estates revenue and capex expenditure, working with finance colleagues in the administration of budgets.
• Appoint and manage external surveyors and advisors where necessary.
• Advise business units and site staff on the practicalities of the land obligations set out within the leases, consents and statutory obligations affecting the built estate and provide advice/assistance to facilitate and maintain a good internal and external relationships.
• Actively seek out opportunities to rationalise the overall SP property portfolio, through working with all relevant stakeholders to identify excess space within buildings, surplus land for disposal and pro-actively identify opportunities to add value to the operations of SP.
• Implementing the L&E department strategy and providing enhancements and improvements to delivery and reporting
• Plays a key role in supporting Business project teams to ensure goals are met and no impact to land delivery requirements for project

Requirements

• Full RICS member with a relevant commercial discipline (e.g. General Practice). Consideration will be given to anyone with a relevant RICS accredited degree currently working towards or have enthusiasm for gaining RICS Membership.
• Demonstratable commercial property experience as well as a proven track record delivering land rights.
• Ability to promote professional standards and be a role model.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including project managers, Solicitors & External industry peers.
• Comfortable presenting and influencing, demonstrating robust knowledge, experience and technical skills to garner confidence and trust.
• Ability to identify/target opportunities for savings, divestments and development across large, complex portfolio generating capital receipts and removing financial & environmental liabilities.
• An agile, dynamic, and innovative approach work.
• Proven experience as part of a team.
• Have an understanding and comply with legislation such as the Electricity Act 1989, Electronic Communications Code 2017, Landlord and Tenant act 1985 and compliance with all property legislation such as Asbestos Regs, DDA & Planning.

Benefits

Additional Information

Estates Surveyor ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow Salary from £46,400 per annum plus up to 10% Annual Bonus and Single Healthcare Flexible Hybrid Working Closing Date: 30 June 2026 Help us create a better future, quicker SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. An Estates Surveyor provides Estates, Land, Buildings management and professional support to all relevant stakeholders within ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN). This role involves managing a mixed portfolio of heritable and leasehold property interests on behalf of SPEN business segments, which includes liaising directly with senior managers, key stakeholders and external third parties. This position actively contributes towards the continuous development and improvement of the Estates function, which will lead to the increasingly efficient and effective operation of ScottishPower's property portfolio.

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