Senior Estates Surveyor

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Family-friendly policies

Interest‑free travel loans

Employee discounts and wellbeing支持

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Senior Estates Surveyor to manage a substantial public sector estate across Hampshire, including schools, historic buildings and commercial assets. You will provide professional estate management advice and support asset strategy.

This role requires MRICS status with estate management experience, strong landlord and tenant expertise, and proven negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered Surveyor MRICS with estate management or wider property sector experience.
• Strong landlord and tenant experience, acquisitions, disposals and strategic estate projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional estates management advice for Hampshire County Council's land and property portfolio.
• Lead on landlord/tenant work, property transactions and asset strategy with senior stakeholders.

Skills

MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Estate management experience

Landlord and tenant work

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Financial awareness

Education

MRICS accreditation

Job description

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.

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 Package .
Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave.
• 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.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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