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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

Surveyor Role - Flexible Are you a driven and detail-oriented Surveyor looking to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects? I'm working in partnership with a leading consultancy that's at the forefront of land and property services across the utilities and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of projects and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that truly values its people. The Role You'll be supporting major clients in the delivery of infrastructure schemes across the region, with responsibilities including: Land referencing, access negotiations, and compensation claims Managing stakeholder relationships with landowners, agents, and statutory bodies Supporting the delivery of DCO, CPO, and other statutory processes Working closely with internal teams including GIS, planning, and legal What You'll Bring A background in rural surveying, land access, or infrastructure projects Ideally MRICS or working towards chartership (support provided) Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Why Apply? Work on high-profile, long-term projects that shape the UK's infrastructure Join a supportive and sociable team with excellent career development pathways Competitive salary, car allowance, and performance-related bonus Flexible working and a strong emphasis on work-life balance If you're looking for a role where your expertise will make a tangible impact-and where your career will be nurtured-I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. #