Estates Surveyor (Disposals)

Interim Estates Surveyor (Disposals)
📍 Somerset (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite + site visits)
💰 £400/day (Umbrella) | £291/day PAYE
📅 6–9 month contract

A local authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to support a busy property team with a strong focus on asset disposals and transactions.

This is a key interim role within a strategic estates function managing a large and diverse portfolio of land and property assets.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a varied caseload of property disposals and transfers, managing transactions from initial appraisal through to completion. This includes:

• Leading disposals of surplus assets across a diverse estate
• Advising on property values and disposal strategy
• Preparing Heads of Terms and instructing legal teams
• Managing agents and external consultants
• Supporting asset strategy and wider estate reviews
• Ensuring compliance with Section 123 (Local Government Act 1972)

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Estates Surveyor within a local authority
• Strong background in property disposals / acquisitions / transactions
• Ability to manage cases independently from start to finish
• Experience working with legal teams, agents, and internal stakeholders
• MRICS (or working towards) desirable, not essential

Additional Info

• Hybrid working (1–2 days in office + site visits across the county)
• Full driving licence required
• Interviews taking place via Teams

If you’re an experienced estates professional available at short notice and confident handling disposals in a public sector setting, get in touch for more details.