Senior Estates Surveyor

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to join our team and lead on the effective management of a diverse property portfolio.

Do you enjoy a challenge? Yes, read on……..this is your chance to make a difference and work in local government.

This is a technically challenging role which will enhance your skill set, if you’re ready to take the next step in your property career, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role…

As a Senior Estates Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality professional estate management services across a diverse range of property assets. This includes:

• Proactively managing lease events (renewals, rent reviews, break options)
• Negotiating with tenants, landlords, and third-party stakeholders
• Manage two large investment estates, to include the management of the service charge, and enhancement of returns.
• Providing strategic property advice to support wider organisational objectives.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across departments and will be instrumental in delivering value for money, driving efficiencies, and identifying opportunities for asset improvement.

About You…

We’re looking for a confident and knowledgeable property professional who can hit the ground running. To be successful in the role you will have:

• Proven experience in estate management and general practice surveying
• Proven experience in the implementation and ongoing management of service charge estates
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A sound understanding of property law, leases, and landlord & tenant legislation
• The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified

Please note the successful individual will need to have a full driving licence to travel around the county.

The Senior Estates Surveyor Interviews will be held during week commencing 24^th November 2025.  Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:

Property Management surveyor, General Estates Surveyor or General Practice for Public Sector body, Private Practice or client side role.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Andy Coburn at acoburn@rutland.gov.uk or Lee Newton at lnewton@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.