Senior Estates Surveyor

Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Family-friendly policies

Interest-free travel loans

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Estates Surveyor to help shape a substantial public sector estate spanning schools, historic buildings, commercial assets and strategic landholdings. You will provide professional advice on estate management and asset strategy, leading on diverse property transactions and major projects with senior stakeholders.

You'll manage landlord/tenant work, development projects and acquisitions, ensuring value and sustainability across the county.

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Surveyor with experience in estate management or the wider property sector.
• Strong experience in landlord and tenant work, acquisitions, disposals and strategic estate projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead on landlord and tenant work, acquisitions, disposals and strategic estate projects.
• Provide professional advice on estate management, property transactions and asset strategy.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgement

Financial awareness

Collaborative approach

Education

MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624528
Salary Range: £50,564 - £56,219 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received

Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor looking to help shape the future of one of the South's largest and most diverse public sector estates?

At Hampshire County Council, you'll help manage a substantial property portfolio spanning schools, historic buildings, commercial assets, farms, recreation and countryside sites, development opportunities and strategic landholdings. We're seeking a talented Senior Estates Surveyor to maximise asset value and support the delivery of vital public services across Hampshire.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing a significant public sector estate. You'll provide professional advice on estate management, property transactions and asset strategy, helping ensure Hampshire's land and property assets deliver value for communities and services.

You’ll lead on a varied caseload of landlord and tenant work, property management, estate rationalisation, development projects, acquisitions and disposals working with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially sound and sustainable property solutions.

What you’ll do:

Play a key role in shaping and managing the County Council's land and property portfolio, providing expert estates management advice and delivering professional property services. You will lead on a diverse range of property transactions, support the implementation of strategic policies, and contribute to major projects that make a real difference to communities across the county.

You will also lead significant property projects, bringing together multi-disciplinary teams of internal specialists and external consultants to deliver successful outcomes. Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for a commercially minded Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with experience in estate management or the wider property sector.

You'll bring:

• Strong experience in landlord and tenant work, acquisitions, disposals and strategic estate projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and financial awareness.
• The ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and maximise asset value.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why join us?

You'll work on some of Hampshire's most significant property projects, helping to support communities, public services and economic growth.

As one of the UK's highest-performing local authorities, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, alongside excellent opportunities for professional development across a wide range of property disciplines. To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our .

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Interest-free travel loans.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing, and actively encourage participation in our employee networks, including BME, Disability, Carers and Working Parents, and LGBT+ groups.

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your expertise, influence strategic property decisions and make a lasting contribution to Hampshire's communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information:

Senior Estates Surveyor

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Kent Brennan, Estates Team Leader on

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