Purpose: Estates Surveyor As a Estates Surveyor in the Estates Strategy & Development (ES&D) team, you will manage the council's property transfers and disposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Your role includes assessing properties, developing business cases, and overseeing transactions to support the council's strategic goals. You will join the Estates Strategy and Development Team at Somerset Council who are responsible for the strategic management of a portfolio consisting of around 4,000 assets, including 1,300 buildings and 2,300 parcels of land. The role is responsible for managing, overseeing, and delivering a variety of complex estates casework to achieve strategic objectives for the council, ensuring effective management and development of the council's estate. Coordinating disposals of non-operational assets through the whole delivery cycle will be a major part of the role - from advising on potential values, appointing agents for a broad caseload of real estate transactions acquisitions with self-directed responsibility for individual transactions valued up to c. £1,000,000. All estates surveying activities are conducted with a long-term planning perspective-typically spanning approximately 10 to 15 years for landlord and tenancy management, and extending beyond 30 years for acquisitions, disposals, and development casework. The role involves regular travel to a variety of sites around Somerset, including inspection or review of a wide range of assets, some are located in rural areas. Responsibilities Estates Surveyor Delivery of the council transfer and disposal programmes ensuring full compliance with section LG Act. Help deliver councils Strategic Asset Management Plan ensuring council has the right assets in the right places for effective service delivery. Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies Undertake options appraisals in relation to community and surplus properties informed by feasibility studies and viability analysis Develop business cases to deliver the right property solutions which are financially sustainable and in line with council's priorities Oversee and undertake property transfers and disposals at pace but ensuring process is followed. Develop heads of terms and instruct legal regarding transfers, sales, leases Accountabilities: Estates Surveyor Assisting the Principal Estates Surveyor and other (ES&D) team members primarily in the disposal of surplus Council property, liaising with Property Agents, solicitors Internally & external), other property professionals - as well as close liaison and cooperation with other Council departments. Mandatory Experience / Skills Required Essential: Estates Surveyor Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant field Demonstrable experience of estate management in particular asset transfers and disposals Ability to work at pace and under pressure Ability to work from Somerset Council Offices 2 days per week
04/03/2026
Contract
Purpose: Estates Surveyor As a Estates Surveyor in the Estates Strategy & Development (ES&D) team, you will manage the council's property transfers and disposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Your role includes assessing properties, developing business cases, and overseeing transactions to support the council's strategic goals. You will join the Estates Strategy and Development Team at Somerset Council who are responsible for the strategic management of a portfolio consisting of around 4,000 assets, including 1,300 buildings and 2,300 parcels of land. The role is responsible for managing, overseeing, and delivering a variety of complex estates casework to achieve strategic objectives for the council, ensuring effective management and development of the council's estate. Coordinating disposals of non-operational assets through the whole delivery cycle will be a major part of the role - from advising on potential values, appointing agents for a broad caseload of real estate transactions acquisitions with self-directed responsibility for individual transactions valued up to c. £1,000,000. All estates surveying activities are conducted with a long-term planning perspective-typically spanning approximately 10 to 15 years for landlord and tenancy management, and extending beyond 30 years for acquisitions, disposals, and development casework. The role involves regular travel to a variety of sites around Somerset, including inspection or review of a wide range of assets, some are located in rural areas. Responsibilities Estates Surveyor Delivery of the council transfer and disposal programmes ensuring full compliance with section LG Act. Help deliver councils Strategic Asset Management Plan ensuring council has the right assets in the right places for effective service delivery. Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies Undertake options appraisals in relation to community and surplus properties informed by feasibility studies and viability analysis Develop business cases to deliver the right property solutions which are financially sustainable and in line with council's priorities Oversee and undertake property transfers and disposals at pace but ensuring process is followed. Develop heads of terms and instruct legal regarding transfers, sales, leases Accountabilities: Estates Surveyor Assisting the Principal Estates Surveyor and other (ES&D) team members primarily in the disposal of surplus Council property, liaising with Property Agents, solicitors Internally & external), other property professionals - as well as close liaison and cooperation with other Council departments. Mandatory Experience / Skills Required Essential: Estates Surveyor Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant field Demonstrable experience of estate management in particular asset transfers and disposals Ability to work at pace and under pressure Ability to work from Somerset Council Offices 2 days per week
We are currently recruiting for a Estates Surveyor on a 3 month initial contract but likely to extend. This role will focus on property transfer and disposals ensuring compliance with regulations. Duties will include property assessments, creating business cases, feasibility studies and viability analysis and overseeing transactions including developing heads of terms. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Estates Surveyor across commercial assets with experience of asset transfer and disposal. Full time role 2 days per week in office (Dorchester) Day Rate - £350 - £400 per day UMB based
21/02/2026
Contract
We are currently recruiting for a Estates Surveyor on a 3 month initial contract but likely to extend. This role will focus on property transfer and disposals ensuring compliance with regulations. Duties will include property assessments, creating business cases, feasibility studies and viability analysis and overseeing transactions including developing heads of terms. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Estates Surveyor across commercial assets with experience of asset transfer and disposal. Full time role 2 days per week in office (Dorchester) Day Rate - £350 - £400 per day UMB based
Job Title: Transfer & Disposals Surveyor Location: Hybrid (Travel Required) 2 days office based in County Hall, DT1 1JZ Contract Type: 3 months, temporary Salary: 300- 400 DOE About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role As a Transfer & Disposals Surveyor, you will manage the council's property transfers and disposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Your role includes assessing properties, developing business cases, and overseeing transactions to support the council's strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Delivery of the council transfer and disposal programmes ensuring full compliance with section (Apply online only) LG Act. Help deliver councils Strategic Asset Management Plan ensuring council has the right assets in the right places for effective service delivery. Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies Undertake options appraisals in relation to community and surplus properties informed by feasibility studies and viability analysis Develop business cases to deliver the right property solutions which are financially sustainable and in line with council's priorities Oversee and undertake property transfers and disposals at pace but ensuring process is followed. Develop heads of terms and instruct legal with regard to transfers, sales, leases or collaborative arrangements such as Joint Ventures Requirements: Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant field Demonstrable experience of estate management in particular asset transfers and disposals Ability to work at pace and under pressure Ability to work from Dorset Council Offices 2 days per week Reports to Asset Transfers and Disposals Business Partner but sign off of Timesheets with be Service Manager Strategic Asset Management Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
13/02/2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Transfer & Disposals Surveyor Location: Hybrid (Travel Required) 2 days office based in County Hall, DT1 1JZ Contract Type: 3 months, temporary Salary: 300- 400 DOE About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role As a Transfer & Disposals Surveyor, you will manage the council's property transfers and disposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. Your role includes assessing properties, developing business cases, and overseeing transactions to support the council's strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Delivery of the council transfer and disposal programmes ensuring full compliance with section (Apply online only) LG Act. Help deliver councils Strategic Asset Management Plan ensuring council has the right assets in the right places for effective service delivery. Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies Undertake options appraisals in relation to community and surplus properties informed by feasibility studies and viability analysis Develop business cases to deliver the right property solutions which are financially sustainable and in line with council's priorities Oversee and undertake property transfers and disposals at pace but ensuring process is followed. Develop heads of terms and instruct legal with regard to transfers, sales, leases or collaborative arrangements such as Joint Ventures Requirements: Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant field Demonstrable experience of estate management in particular asset transfers and disposals Ability to work at pace and under pressure Ability to work from Dorset Council Offices 2 days per week Reports to Asset Transfers and Disposals Business Partner but sign off of Timesheets with be Service Manager Strategic Asset Management Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Joining our Asset Strategy, Valuation and Commercial Real Estate Teams. You'll become part of a professional team, delivering valuation and estate asset management services for the Council. As part of the Estates and Building Services Division, we work closely to encourage business growth, job creation and develop our property investment fund. With your work involving a diverse range of land and property types including commercial, industrial, residential, retail, agricultural, tourism, business premises and operational property. The team are proactive and innovative, providing solutions in commercial property management, replacing existing assets, and investing in new assets that make a big and positive impact on our community. Due to expanding speciality we are looking to recruit senior valuation surveyors, in either our Acquisitions and Disposals team or to join the team in Corporate Estate. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Taking the lead on our property portfolio as a Senior Valuation surveyor. You will deal with a complex range of property related issues covering but not limited to: acquisition and disposal of property assets, improving marriage value, compulsory purchase orders, sales and lease back, community transfers, redevelopment, regeneration and new developments. Providing a high level professional advice to clients on valuation issues, you'll work with internal and external teams to identify new opportunities for the council to invest and improve its property and land stock holdings. As well as, making recommendations for development and disposal to recover investment and make a commercial return on its investment. Preparing and monitoring expenditure and income budgets. You will be involved in inspecting land and buildings. Valuing the various interests as required and negotiating the letting, acquisition/disposal as required. You will also support the management of the Estates function, including attendance at decision-making boards, and deputises for the Service Manager as required. Supervising and managing staff who may be assisting on projects from other sections including allocating and checking work for quality and quantity. What you'll need Being experienced in handling a complex range of property related issues including negotiating lettings and acquisitions/disposals to ensuring optimum return. You'll use your knowledge of ethical standards and relevant legislation around land transactions specifically, council assets. To recognise new opportunities to enhance the council's asset base, being able to prepare briefing notes to senior management on complex issues, with context, impacts and recommendations. Often explaining complex issues to non-specialists in a positive manner. You will be also be a professional member of RICS (MRICS or FRICS). For an informal discussion on this role please email Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £64,995.79
24/09/2022
Full time
Joining our Asset Strategy, Valuation and Commercial Real Estate Teams. You'll become part of a professional team, delivering valuation and estate asset management services for the Council. As part of the Estates and Building Services Division, we work closely to encourage business growth, job creation and develop our property investment fund. With your work involving a diverse range of land and property types including commercial, industrial, residential, retail, agricultural, tourism, business premises and operational property. The team are proactive and innovative, providing solutions in commercial property management, replacing existing assets, and investing in new assets that make a big and positive impact on our community. Due to expanding speciality we are looking to recruit senior valuation surveyors, in either our Acquisitions and Disposals team or to join the team in Corporate Estate. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Taking the lead on our property portfolio as a Senior Valuation surveyor. You will deal with a complex range of property related issues covering but not limited to: acquisition and disposal of property assets, improving marriage value, compulsory purchase orders, sales and lease back, community transfers, redevelopment, regeneration and new developments. Providing a high level professional advice to clients on valuation issues, you'll work with internal and external teams to identify new opportunities for the council to invest and improve its property and land stock holdings. As well as, making recommendations for development and disposal to recover investment and make a commercial return on its investment. Preparing and monitoring expenditure and income budgets. You will be involved in inspecting land and buildings. Valuing the various interests as required and negotiating the letting, acquisition/disposal as required. You will also support the management of the Estates function, including attendance at decision-making boards, and deputises for the Service Manager as required. Supervising and managing staff who may be assisting on projects from other sections including allocating and checking work for quality and quantity. What you'll need Being experienced in handling a complex range of property related issues including negotiating lettings and acquisitions/disposals to ensuring optimum return. You'll use your knowledge of ethical standards and relevant legislation around land transactions specifically, council assets. To recognise new opportunities to enhance the council's asset base, being able to prepare briefing notes to senior management on complex issues, with context, impacts and recommendations. Often explaining complex issues to non-specialists in a positive manner. You will be also be a professional member of RICS (MRICS or FRICS). For an informal discussion on this role please email Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £64,995.79
