Estates Technician

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking an Estates Technician to handle invoicing and property management tasks. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Excel and financial systems, with strong organizational skills. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact on the community and is open to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work/life balance

Opportunity to contribute to community

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and financial management systems.
• Ability to coordinate and prepare service charge accounts.
• Experience in managing utility invoices and working with tenants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calculate invoicing of planned maintenance recoveries.
• Manage service charge accounts and related invoicing.
• Assist Estates Surveyors with property management tasks.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with Agresso financial systems

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Job share/part time working arrangements also considered. Based in Keynsham but with expected travel to central Bath.

About The Role

Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking for an ‘Estates Technician’. Principal duties will be varied and include the following:

• Preparation, calculation and arranging invoicing of planned maintenance recoveries.
• Co-ordinate and prepare service charge accounts, and invoice.
• Work with the Council’s Commercial Debt Recovery Officer to manage any service charge and planned maintenance arrears and liaising with tenants as necessary.
• Checking and paying utility invoices.
• Assisting the Estates Surveyors with the management of specific properties, which may include assistance with rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings.
• Managing the dilapidations programme and monitoring the time in which the tenant must carry out works, liaising with the Estates Surveyor and the building surveyor as to when follow up inspections are required.

About You

If you are up for a challenge, good with Excel spreadsheets, Agresso financial systems or similar packages and ready to deal with the duties set out, then please apply for the role.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Andrea Frow, Commercial Estate Operations Manager by email at: [e-mail] or call 01225 477242.

Interview date: 8th / 9th October 2025. No Agencies Please.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.