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.