Estates Surveyor

We are currently looking for an Estate Manager on an initial 6 month contract based in Somerset.

£53.95 per hour (umbrella)
1- 2 days in office, plus attendance to variety of sites across Somerset.

You will join the Estates Strategy and Development Team at our client 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the council transfer and disposal programmes ensuring full compliance with section 123 1972 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.

Mandatory Experience / Skills Required

Essential:

• 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 the offices 2 days per week

Desirable:

• Chartered status (MRICS/or Associate)
• Recent experience of Local Government