Interim Senior Estates Surveyor

Posted 14 January 2026
Salary £60.76 - 60.76 per hour
LocationSomerset
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Job duration7 Months
Discipline Property
ReferenceJO0000063690

Job description

Interim Senior Estates Surveyor
£60.76p/h Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)
7 Months Initially (with view for extension)
Somerset Council | Hybrid Working (1-2 days per week in office)
 
What will you do?
- Manage and deliver the council's transfer and disposal programmes to support strategic objectives
- Develop business cases and options appraisals for community and surplus properties
- Oversee individual transactions valued up to £1,000,000, including instructing legal teams and developing heads of terms
- Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies
- Support the Principal Estates Surveyor and ES&D team in coordinating agents, solicitors, and internal stakeholders
- Inspect and review a variety of assets across Somerset, including rural sites, to support long-term estate planning (10-30 year outlook)
 
What do you need?
To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process:
- UK Resident
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field
- Proven experience in estate management, particularly asset transfers and disposals
- Ability to work at pace, manage multiple priorities, and deliver complex casework
- Willingness to work from Somerset Council offices 2 days per week
- Chartered status (MRICS or Associate)
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in Local Government
 
What to do next?
This role will move quickly and is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across Somerset. To avoid missing out, please apply today with a copy of your CV.