Asset Management Surveyor

Job description

The Asset Management Surveyor is responsible for leading and owning specific activities which support the effective management of HMCTS's operational property portfolio across designated regions, helping to ensure the estate remains fit for purpose, delivers value for money and supports the delivery of justice services.

The Asset Management Surveyor will be part of the Asset Management Team within HMCTS Property Directorate. The role will report directly to the Principal Asset Manager. Whilst the role currently has no direct line management responsibilities this may change in future.

The role assists in the management of freehold and leasehold assets, supporting a range of property and asset management activities including landlord and tenant matters, lease events, acquisitions, disposals and estate optimisation initiatives. Working closely with Principal Asset Managers and Heads of Asset Management, operational colleagues, landlords, agents and professional advisors, the role will contribute to the delivery of asset management strategies and regional property objectives.

The role provides property-related advice, maintains accurate estate records, manages governance and reporting requirements, and contributes to the continuous improvement of property management processes across the estate.

Key Responsibilities:In this role you willYour role as Asset Management Surveyor Grade will encompass several key responsibilities listed below (but not limited to):

• Support the management of a portfolio of freehold and leasehold properties across designated regions.
• Lead and assist with landlord and tenant matters including lease renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, licences and other lease events.
• Support the delivery of property acquisitions, disposals and rationalisation activity, working alongside senior colleagues and external advisors.
• Maintain accurate property, tenancy and asset information, ensuring records are up to date and compliant with governance requirements.
• Be responsible for assessing, delivering and implementing actions arising from change activity/initiatives, such as the Court Adjacencies Study, while also ensuring the risk log and reports are kept updated.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including landlords, managing agents, solicitors, surveyors and consultants.
• Resolve queries with landlords and managing agents.
• Prepare and contribute to business cases, briefing papers, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders including Ministers where required.
• Monitor property-related actions, risks and opportunities, escalating issues appropriately.
• Contribute to asset performance reporting and estate management reviews by updating and managing schedules and preparing briefing notes and papers.
• Support the implementation of asset management initiatives that improve estate performance, efficiency and value for money.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to understand property requirements and support delivery of business objectives.
• Deputise for senior members of the team where appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and share best practice across the Asset Management function.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, government property standards and HMCTS policies for the work they undertake.

• Demonstrable experience in property, estates or asset management.
• Understanding of landlord and tenant principles and leasehold property management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, data and management information.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Relevant property-related qualification such as RICS (Associate, MRICS) or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of leading a small multi-disciplinary team/ managing consultants and preparing briefing papers, governance submissions or senior stakeholder reports.

• We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
• CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
• Evidence of Experience

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Salary

The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182 London salary range is £49,325- £53,081 Your salary will be dependent on your base location

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

National

Region

National

Closing Date

09-Oct-2026

Post Type

Permanent

Civil Service Grade

SEO

Number of jobs available

2

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

22508

• Experience working within Government, Local Government or the wider public sector with an understanding of Government Property Profession standards and practices.
• Experience supporting property transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Hold a professional qualification such as RICS.

Additional Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.

Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) – See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).

For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).

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The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

• A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.

For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. You can determine your eligibility at .

• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Contact Information

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail

Please quote the job reference 22508

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail

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Interviews expected from 04/11/26, but could be subject to change

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