Senior Estates Surveyor

Matchtech; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a client in finding a Senior Estates Surveyor on a contract basis to support the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management team for a major flood defence project. The role will lead the estates workstream for the Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Project, providing professional oversight and advice throughout delivery.

The position requires significant estate management and surveying experience, with strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law and property

Qualifications

• Extensive estate management and surveying experience in public sector or infrastructure settings.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law and property acquisition.
• Ability to review and sign-off estate-related documents and Heads of Terms.
• Experience managing relationships with land agents and legal advisers.

Responsibilities

• Lead estates workstream on a major flood defence and coastal erosion project.
• Review and sign off documentation with the Council's Estates team.
• Provide professional advice on estate management and landlord/tenant matters.
• Review Heads of Terms and other estate-related agreements.
• Monitor delivery by commercial land agents and legal advisers.
• Protect Council interests when engaging landowners and project partners.
• Collaborate with Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management team and other specialists.
• Support successful delivery of the flood defence scheme through land management and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Estate management

Surveying

Public sector / infrastructure

Landlord and tenant law

Acquisition law

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Estates Surveyor on a contract basis to support the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management team in delivering a major flood defence project. The role will act as Estates Workstream Lead for the Poole Bridge to Hunger Hill Flood Defence Project, providing professional oversight and advice throughout the delivery of the scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the estates workstream on a major flood defence and coastal erosion risk management project
• Support the Council's Estates team by reviewing and signing off relevant documentation
• Provide sound professional advice on estate management, landlord and tenant matters, and acquisition law
• Review detailed Heads of Terms, agreements and other estate-related documents
• Monitor the delivery of work undertaken by appointed commercial land agents and legal advisers
• Ensure that the Council's interests are protected when working with landowners, stakeholders and project partners
• Collaborate with the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management team and wider project specialists
• Support the successful delivery of the flood defence scheme through effective stakeholder and land management

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in estate management and surveying, ideally within a public sector, highways or infrastructure environment
• Professional experience leading or overseeing estates workstreams on complex capital projects
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law and property acquisition law
• Experience reviewing Heads of Terms, legal agreements and land-related documentation
• Ability to provide clear, well-informed professional advice to internal teams and senior stakeholders
• Experience managing or overseeing the work of commercial land agents and legal advisers
• Sound understanding of stakeholder engagement, land negotiations and property risk management
• Knowledge of flood risk management law would be advantageous but is not essential

Contract Details:

• Contract position supporting a significant flood defence and coastal erosion project
• Opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure scheme with substantial community and environmental benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor to provide specialist estate management expertise on an important highways and flood defence project.