Estates Surveyor Interim

Estates Disposal Surveyor Location: Taunton, Somerset (hybrid – 1–2 days in office, plus travel across Somerset) Contract Type: Temporary – 36 weeks Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: PAYE £291.06 per day | Limited/Umbrella £400.00 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Target Start Date: June 2026 The Opportunity We have an exciting interim opportunity for an experienced Estates Disposal Surveyor to join a busy and dynamic Estates Strategy & Development (ES&D) team. You will play a key role in managing a substantial property portfolio of approximately 4,000 assets — including 1,300 buildings and 2,300 parcels of land — helping to deliver strategic objectives and capital receipt targets. This is a hands-on role with real impact. You will manage the full lifecycle of property transfers and disposals, ensuring compliance with legislation and working at pace to achieve results. You will have self-directed responsibility for individual transactions valued up to circa £1,000,000, operating within a long-term planning perspective that spans 10–15 years for landlord and tenancy management and beyond 30 years for acquisitions, disposals and development casework. The role includes regular travel to a variety of sites across Somerset, including rural locations. Key Responsibilities * Deliver property transfer and disposal programmes in full compliance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 * Support delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan, ensuring the right assets are in the right places for effective service delivery * Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies * Undertake options appraisals for community and surplus properties, informed by feasibility studies and viability analysis * Develop robust business cases for property solutions that are financially sustainable and aligned with strategic priorities * Oversee and undertake property transfers and disposals at pace while ensuring due process is followed * Draft heads of terms and instruct legal teams in relation to transfers, sales and leases * Liaise with property agents, solicitors (internal and external), and other property professionals, as well as coordinating closely with other departments What We're Looking For Essential: * Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant field * Demonstrable experience in estate management, particularly asset transfers and disposals * Ability to work autonomously with energy, self-motivation and initiative * Able to commit to 2 days per week working from the Taunton office Desirable: * Chartered status (MRICS or Associate) * Recent experience working within local government Required at Submission To be considered for this role, candidates must provide: * Eligibility to work in the UK * Up-to-date CV * Signed Confidentiality Agreement * 2 years' references/work history * Criminal Convictions Declaration * Valid car insurance and driving licence If you are a motivated estates professional looking for a challenging interim role where you can make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews: Online via Teams — week commencing 21 May 2026 (30–45 minutes)