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Principal Estates Surveyor
Location: Exeter (Hybrid – office and site visits required)
Salary: £54,180 – £76,944 + excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) seeking a new challenge with a broad and high-impact remit?
Do you thrive on managing complex property portfolios and delivering strategic estates advice across a diverse operational estate?

Morson Talent are proud to be supporting a major public sector organisation in their search for a Principal Estates Surveyor to join their team in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a varied estate — from operational sites and offices to rural land holdings — ensuring it is fit for purpose and aligned with the organisation’s long-term strategy.

The Role

As Principal Estates Surveyor, you will:

Lead on estates-related inputs into property projects, ensuring compliance with public sector property legislation and governance.

Provide expert advice on property acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant matters.

Manage complex, high-value property transactions and associated casework.

Oversee the delivery of professional estate services through external consultants, agents, and legal advisors.

Collaborate with project managers and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic, commercially sound property solutions.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS).

Extensive experience in estates and property strategy, including acquisitions, disposals, and lease management.

Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

A proven track record of delivering estate projects on time and to budget.

Experience working within large, multi-site organisations (public or private sector).

What’s on Offer

Salary between £54,180 – £76,944, dependent on experience.

Flexible hybrid working with regular travel to the Exeter office and estate locations as required.

Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a nationally significant estate portfolio.

If you’re looking to apply your RICS expertise in a role that combines strategic impact with professional challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Morson Talent to learn more about this unique opportunity