Job Description
Fraser Edwards Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Surveyor for a long-term contract opportunity with a social housing client based in Hackney.
This is more than a traditional property role. It s an opportunity to combine commercial expertise with meaningful community impact managing a diverse portfolio while helping shape the future of property strategy within one of London s most vibrant boroughs.
A Role with Real Influence
Joining the Property Services Team, the role is to take ownership of a defined portfolio of commercial properties.
From high street retail units to assets within the Voluntary and Community Sector portfolio, this role offers variety, challenge, and responsibility in equal measure. It requires a commercially driven professional who can maximise income, manage risk, and deliver value all while supporting broader social and corporate objectives.
What Will You Be Doing?
This is a hands-on, strategic estates role with wide-ranging responsibilities, including:
Driving Portfolio Performance
You ll manage lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, and landlord and tenant matters, including dispute resolution through arbitration or court proceedings when required. The focus? Protecting asset value while enhancing income streams.
Delivering Professional Valuations
Working in line with RICS Standards, you ll undertake valuations for IFRS reporting and leasehold enfranchisement purposes, ensuring compliance and accuracy across the portfolio.
Maximising Income & Minimising Void Periods
From marketing vacant units to negotiating lease terms and reviewing service charge accounts, you ll play a key role in reducing debt and void loss while strengthening financial returns.
Ensuring Compliance & Supporting Sustainability
You ll ensure statutory and Health & Safety compliance across assets, while contributing to Net Zero ambitions and supporting the Council s Sustainability and Energy Strategy.
Leading & Developing Others
With responsibility for supervising up to two support staff such as Estates Technicians or Trainee Surveyors you ll help nurture talent and strengthen team performance.
Who Are We Looking For?
This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially minded, collaborative property professional who thrives in a stakeholder-rich environment.
Essential Criteria:
- MRICS qualified (Valuation or Commercial pathway), or actively working towards qualification.
- Significant experience in commercial property management.
- Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, service charges, and claims management.
- Confident budget management and financial reporting skills.
- Ability to produce clear, professional reports for senior leaders and committee audiences.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as the role involves working with commercial tenants, community organisations, senior officers, and Elected Members.
Why This Role Stands Out
This position offers the rare balance of commercial challenge and social contribution. You won t just be managing properties you ll be helping to shape a portfolio that directly impacts businesses, community organisations, and local residents.
