Property and Estates Surveyor

Property & Estates Surveyor – Strategic Land & Asset Management
Location: Hybrid / East Midlands-based HQ (activity-based working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £42,931 - £47,702 + Civil Service benefits (including 28.97% pension)

Do you want your work in property and land management to contribute to something bigger?
Would you thrive in a role where you help shape and manage a nationally significant land portfolio — supporting major environmental and infrastructure projects?
If you’re a skilled surveyor looking for a role with purpose, variety, and real impact, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

About the Organisation
This nationally operating public body delivers essential environmental and safety programmes across the UK. Its land portfolio is critical to the success of its work — from protecting communities from historic mining hazards to supporting emerging renewable energy initiatives.
With a strong values-driven culture, the organisation offers surveyors the chance to make a tangible difference — all while enjoying the benefits of a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

The Role
As Property & Estates Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of a broad portfolio of operational and non-operational land, playing a key role in its acquisition, management, and occasional disposal.
Your work will directly support the delivery of nationally significant projects — including minewater treatment schemes, land remediation, and long-term estate strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

Acquiring land and property interests to support operational and infrastructure programmes
Managing leases, valuations, renewals, clawbacks, covenants, and historic property liabilities
Supporting the delivery of land strategy and statutory responsibilities across the portfolio
Providing expert advice on property issues to support delivery teams and senior stakeholders
Handling day-to-day property and estate management, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value
Working cross-functionally with legal, planning, engineering, and development teams What You’ll Bring

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience), ideally with or working toward MRICS
Proven experience in land acquisition, management, and negotiation
Strong understanding of property contracts, leasehold matters, and asset disposal
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Experience using GIS/mapping tools and managing contract consultants is desirable Civil Service Benefits Package

27.5 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and up to 6 additional days
Civil Service Pension Scheme – with ~28.97% employer contribution
Flexible working – compressed hours, job share, remote options
 Support for professional development and 1x funded professional membership
26 weeks of full-pay parental leave (eligibility-based)
£15/month wellbeing contribution + annual health checks
Free parking and refreshments at the Mansfield-based HQ
Access to employee discounts, wellbeing support, and values-led recognition schemes Apply Now
This is more than just a surveying role — it’s a chance to be part of a national mission that protects people, supports innovation, and contributes to the UK’s future sustainability.
If that sounds like a future you want to help shape, we’d love to hear from you