Job description

7 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• An experienced Rural Surveyor is required to oversee the strategic and operational management of a large rural estate portfolio.

• The postholder will provide expert advice on estate management matters and contribute to achieving best value and effective utilisation of rural assets.

• This is a hybrid role based in Dorset, requiring regular travel for site inspections and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Act as the lead representative on rural estate management and tenant liaison matters

• Manage external providers and consultants, including monitoring of performance, fees, and outputs

• Conduct site inspections, identify risks, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation

• Provide strategic property advice to senior officers and elected members

• Prepare and monitor budgets, track expenditure, and propose cost-saving measures

• Identify new opportunities for income generation and capital receipts

• Ensure the rural estate is managed in line with environmental, legal, and corporate frameworks

• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and respond to complex queries professionally

• Support the development of outsourcing strategies and service improvement plans

• Monitor performance indicators and contribute to service planning and governance

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience managing large rural or agricultural property portfolios

• Strong working knowledge of landlord and tenant law, estate management legislation, and environmental compliance

• Budget management experience, including reporting and financial risk mitigation

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence in complex or political environments

• Competent in the use of property management systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrable commercial awareness and understanding of revenue generation in a public sector or land management context

• Ability to manage external consultants and contract services

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 09/11/2025.

• RICS-qualified Rural Surveyor.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Basic DBS clearance.

Rural Surveyor

Job description

Karina Nazarenko