Local authority in Essex currently requires a principal estate surveyor for an initial period of three months ( likely to be ongoing ). Purpose of the role: Manage the day-to-day operation of the Council?s non-housing property portfolio, ensuring assets are managed efficiently, compliantly and in line with Council policies.Line manage estates Surveyors, including workload allocation, performance management, appraisals, professional supervision and quality assurance of outputs.Oversee landlord and tenant matters including rent reviews, lease renewals, re-gears, terminations, licences, assignments and enforcement actions.Ensure effective instruction and management of external professional advisors (agents, valuers, solicitors), controlling costs and quality of advice.Act as the primary operational point of contact for tenants, internal services and external stakeholders on estate management issues.Manage and prioritise competing workstreams, responding to urgent or high-risk property matters as they arise.Identify and manage operational risks associated with property management, escalating issues of significant financial, legal or reputational impact as appropriate.Support income protection and financial performance through timely lease management and resolution of disputes.Deputise for senior property management where required on operational matters.Direct line management responsibility for two Estates SurveyorsMay oversee temporary, agency or project-based resources as requir