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