Rural Estates Surveyor
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Posted: 28/10/2025
- £400 - £500 per day + Negotiable DOE
- Dorset
- Contract
Interim Rural Surveyor
Location: Dorset (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 months (initially)
Rate: £500 per day
Our client, a local authority in the South West, is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor to take responsibility for the management and strategic direction of its rural estate and associated landholdings. This is a key role within the Estates team, providing professional advice and operational leadership to ensure the effective management, performance, and value of the Council's rural assets.
The Role
Reporting to the Estates Service Manager, you will lead on the delivery of portfolio and asset management activities across the Council's rural estate. You will oversee tenancy matters, provide strategic and operational advice, and support the delivery of projects to optimise income, ensure compliance, and deliver best value. The role will also involve supporting the outsourcing of certain aspects of property and lease management.
About You
- RICS qualified (essential).
- Strong technical knowledge of rural property and estate management, including landlord and tenant law, environmental compliance, acquisitions, and disposals.
- Proven experience managing large, diverse rural or agricultural property portfolios.
- Excellent financial and budget management skills, with experience working in a local authority or public sector setting.
- Confident in managing external consultants and service providers.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a politically sensitive environment.
- Commercially astute with a strategic, solution-focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Dorset as required.
- Basic DBS required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a proactive estates team and play a key role in managing and developing a significant rural property portfolio within a leading local authority.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200 ASAP.
Joe O’Halloran
Lead Consultant