Strategic Property Surveyor

Grays, Essex
Michael Page Property and Construction

Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic Property Surveyor to join our Corporate Property Team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Head of Property, and will play a key part in shaping the future of the council’s property portfolio.

Client Details

Thurrock Council is a unitary authority in Essex, governed by a Labour-led administration (26 seats) as of 2025, currently under government intervention since 2022 due to severe financial mismanagement. The council focuses on restoring stability, public services, and rebuilding trust following significant investment losses.

Description

• Provide expert strategic property advice to senior leadership and service areas
• Support the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy
• Lead on strategic asset reviews, property evaluations, and optimisation projects
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure property solutions meet service needs
• Oversee key workstreams relating to acquisitions, disposals, lease management, and asset planning
• Ensure property decisions align with legislation, best practice, and value-for-money principles
• Contribute to long-term planning, service transformation initiatives, and corporate projects

Profile

• We are looking for a professional who is:
• A qualified Property Surveyor (MRICS preferred or equivalent experience)
• Skilled in strategic asset management and informed decision-making
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and presenting complex information clearly
• Experienced in managing public sector, commercial, or mixed-use property portfolios
• Highly analytical, proactive, and able to balance strategic priorities with operational demands

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £450 £500 per day
• Hybrid Working
• Long term contract

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