Estates Surveyor

The Estates Surveyor is responsible for supporting the Estates Manager with the operational management of the company's property portfolio. This includes lease interpretation, estate maintenance, disposals, compliance, landlord relations, franchisee support, and reactive estates matters across multiple franchise and corporate locations.

This role plays a key part in supporting the Estates Manager to proactively manage the property portfolio, minimising risks and liabilities tied to all leasehold interests through strategic oversight and operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lease Interpretation: Manage landlord and tenant relations by correctly interpreting leases. Ensure landlords and franchisees are meeting obligations within our leases.

Estate Maintenance: Manage property disrepair across the portfolio to ensure compliance with lease terms. React to property maintenance issues to ensure efficient functioning of all stores.

Compliance: Liaise with franchise operators to ensure compliance with all property legislation.

Disposals: Support with the disposal of all vacant properties and assist with presentations for proposed deals for board approval. Co-ordinate access to properties for various parties.

Franchisee Support: Support franchisees with all property related matters and provide advice on all liabilities within franchise underleases.

Service Charge, Insurance, Utilities, and Business Rates: Support the Estates Administrator with processing property related invoices and other administrative duties.