Head of Corporate Landlord & Surveying

Head of Corporate Landlord & Surveying – Public Sector

Scotland (Glasgow base with national travel – open to candidates UK wide)

6 Months initial (extensions likely & the potential to go perm)

c£700 via Umbrella

A leading public sector organisation is seeking a Head of Corporate Landlord & Surveying to join on an initial contract basis, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role.

This is a high-impact strategic leadership position, responsible for overseeing a large and complex property portfolio, shaping long-term estate strategy, and ensuring the effective management and optimisation of corporate assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across asset management, corporate landlord and surveying functions
• Lead the development and delivery of a long-term Strategic Property Plan, aligning the estate with organisational priorities
• Oversee property transactions, acquisitions, disposals, lease management and dilapidations
• Drive optimisation of the estate through effective asset management and portfolio planning

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in corporate property, asset management, or surveying
• A strong track record delivering large-scale property strategies and programmes
• Proven expertise in property transactions, lease management, asset optimisation, and building condition management
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants/contractors
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level
• Experience driving data-led decision making and estates system improvements
• High levels of commercial awareness, analytical capability, and problem-solving ability
• A relevant degree and professional membership (e.g., RICS or equivalent)

If you're a forward-thinking property leader looking to take ownership of a complex estate and drive strategic change, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

Must be able to pass SC Level security clearance vetting

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.