Deliver high quality estate management. Support Dorset's services and communities through strong data, clear processes and professional landlord tenant practice.
Dorset Council's operational and community estate underpins everyday life across the county, including libraries, depots, community centres, fire stations, care settings, offices, and civic buildings. Through the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) 2024–2030, we are reshaping how these assets are managed, aiming for a more agile, innovative and insight driven approach that better supports service delivery and community outcomes.
As an Estate Surveyor, you will be at the heart of this work, combining professional surveying responsibilities with strong data management and efficient process delivery.
To find out more and take a look at the other roles we have available in Assets & Property please see our careers page.
Why this role?
This is a key operational role within the Estate Management team. You will manage your own portfolio of operational and community assets, maintain strong relationships with tenants and services, and ensure decisions are backed by accurate data, clear processes and sound professional judgement.
Your work will support better services, safer buildings and a more effective, responsive council.
What You'll Deliver
Professional estate management, including inspections, rent reviews, lease renewals, service charges, landlord consents, repairs, dilapidations, valuations, acquisitions and lettings.
Strong landlord–tenant relationships, responding to enquiries, resolving issues and ensuring asset condition and compliance are upheld.
Accurate data management, maintaining property records, monitoring income budgets, and contributing to KPI reporting and audit activity.
Clear, efficient processes, managing caseloads at pace, progressing operational transactions, and supporting the client role for operational/community assets.
This role blends hands on surveying work with modern data enabled estate management — ideal for someone who enjoys both technical challenge and direct engagement with services and communities.
Why Dorset?
Dorset is investing in better asset management, better insight and better service delivery. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team committed to raising standards and delivering the best possible outcomes for residents and service users.
About You
You bring experience in estate management, strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy and good governance. You are confident operating across multiple asset types, solving problems, managing cases at pace, and maintaining strong professional relationships.
You Are
Experienced in landlord–tenant matters
Comfortable managing data and digital property systems
A strong communicator and team player
Organised, proactive and committed to high quality service delivery
Motivated by making a real difference to local services and communities
Further Information
Regular travel across Dorset's operational and community estate is. Suitable transport is essential. For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Sam Hoida, Service Manager for Estate Management on ; or Jessica Maskrey, Head of Assets & Property on
Relocation expenses package
A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances.
Our Package Includes
an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start
help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500)
an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years
Key Skills Recruitment And Retention Payment
This role is included within Dorset Council's key skills recruitment and retention scheme, which may offer a one-off payment of between £1,500 and £2,000, pro rata for part time hours, subject to an approved business case.
The payment is designed to support recruitment to posts where there is a recognised skills shortage and risk to service delivery if the role remains hard to fill.
The payment is made after successful completion of 24 months' continuous service in the post and is subject to tax and national insurance, and is non-pensionable.
The scheme applies to this permanent vacancy only and eligibility is assessed in line with the council's policy, with the full terms confirmed in the offer letter.
About Us
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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We
provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
work in partnership to make a real difference
value every role and the impact it has on our communities
support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
have access to a range of benefits and support
receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.