Senior Estates Surveyor

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624528
Salary Range: £50,564 - £56,219 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received 

Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor looking to help shape the future of one of the South's largest and most diverse public sector estates?

At Hampshire County Council, you'll help manage a substantial property portfolio spanning schools, historic buildings, commercial assets, farms, recreation and countryside sites, development opportunities and strategic landholdings. We're seeking a talented Senior Estates Surveyor to maximise asset value and support the delivery of vital public services across Hampshire.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing a significant public sector estate. You'll provide professional advice on estate management, property transactions and asset strategy, helping ensure Hampshire's land and property assets deliver value for communities and services.

You'll lead on a varied caseload of landlord and tenant work, property management, estate rationalisation, development projects, acquisitions and disposals working with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially sound and sustainable property solutions.

What you’ll do:

Play a key role in shaping and managing the County Council's land and property portfolio, providing expert estates management advice and delivering professional property services. You will lead on a diverse range of property transactions, support the implementation of strategic policies, and contribute to major projects that make a real difference to communities across the county.

You will also lead significant property projects, bringing together multi-disciplinary teams of internal specialists and external consultants to deliver successful outcomes. Working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for a commercially minded Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with experience in estate management or the wider property sector.

You'll bring:

• Strong experience in landlord and tenant work, acquisitions, disposals and strategic estate projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and financial awareness.
• The ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and maximise asset value.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why join us?

You'll work on some of Hampshire's most significant property projects, helping to support communities, public services and economic growth.

As one of the UK's highest-performing local authorities, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment, alongside excellent opportunities for professional development across a wide range of property disciplines. To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Interest-free travel loans.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support.
  
  

We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing, and actively encourage participation in our employee networks, including BME, Disability, Carers and Working Parents, and LGBT+ groups.

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your expertise, influence strategic property decisions and make a lasting contribution to Hampshire's communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information:

Senior Estates Surveyor Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Kent Brennan, Estates Team Leader on kent.brennan2@hants.gov.uk