Estates Surveyor

RNLI; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashplan option

Job summary

RNLI is seeking an Estates Surveyor to manage RNLI's land and property portfolio in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role focuses on lease negotiations, rent reviews, and cost control across assets vital to lifesaving operations.

Candidates should hold a Property/Estate Management degree and be MRICS registered. Strong problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and IT skills (Concerto) are essential for delivering value and compliant estate management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Property or Estate Management (or equivalent).
• MRICS qualification and registration as a valuer.
• Charities Act valuation experience (section 119).
• Experience formulating annual business plans with monitoring/reporting.
• Experience in estate management, property management, or surveying.
• Knowledge of lettings, legislation, and administration.
• Confidence working with occupants, staff, advisers and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement.
• Proficient in IT and property management systems (Concerto).

Responsibilities

• Day to day estate management of RNLI's property portfolio.
• Manage landlord/tenant matters including leases and rent reviews.
• Oversee property overheads: rent, insurance, service charges, rates and dilapidations.
• Coordinate external consultants (surveyors, valuers, agents) for value-for-money services.
• Lead portfolio rationalisation, including disposals where appropriate.
• Budget rent accounts and oversee related RNLI income and third-party occupancies.
• Support strategic property projects such as lifeboat stations and facilities.
• Assist acquisitions/disposals with RNLI Property Counsel.

Skills

Estate management

Budgeting

Property negotiations

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Property-related degree

MRICS Registered Valuer

Tools

Concerto

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Estates Team as Estates Surveyor. The role will support the RNLI by providing professional estates and property management services to ensure RNLI land and property is managed to maximise the lifesaving service and to ensure donors money is spent wisely.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £50,544 to £59,464 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option

Your Role

As Estates Surveyor, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Day to day estate management of the RNLI's operational and supporting property portfolio
• Management of landlord and tenant matters including negotiation of lease renewals, rent reviews, and applications for landlord consents
• Management of property overheads, including, rent, insurance service charges, business rates, dilapidation's etc
• Manage external consultants, including surveyors, valuers, and agents, ensuring delivery of high-quality services and value for money
• Lead on the feasibility assessment and implement a property portfolio rationalisation process including disposals
• Lead the budgeting of the rent account and oversee property related income, third party occupations of RNLI site, and other revenue-producing assets
• Support strategic property projects, including lifeboat station development, station and support facility
• Acquisition and disposal of property supported by RNLI Property Counsel

About You

This is an exciting opportunity to hold a position that has not been in place for a period of over 10-years, and as such would suit someone who is an effective team player and enjoys problem-solving, and maintains a calm approach to a busy workload. To be considered as the Estates Manager you will need:

• A Degree in Property or Estate Management (Relevant property-related degree considered)
• Be a MRICS Registered Valuer
• Charities Act Valuation experience (section 119)
• Proven experience in formulating annual business plans, monitoring and reporting
• Demonstrable experience working within estate management, property management, or surveying
• Knowledge of property lettings, property legislation, and property administration
• Confidence working with occupants, our staff, crews, professional advisers, and internal stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgement
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and property management systems (Concerto)