Estates Surveyor
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,181 to £51,356 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0231233 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Based in Keynsham but with expected travel to central Bath
Join Our Team as an Estates Surveyor!
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Play a key role in managing the Council’s property portfolio
Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
Are you passionate about property management and keen to contribute to the effective and efficient handling of a diverse property portfolio? Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Estates Surveyor to join our team.
About Us
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our proactive approach to managing our property assets.
The Role
As an Estates Surveyor, you will play a vital role in managing the Council’s property portfolio. The property portfolio spans the main asset classes including retail, leisure, offices and industrial with the largest proportion made up of prime retail within the historic centre of the city.
Essentially the post holder will undertake all aspects of property management but with the main focus on lettings voids from start to finish and professional work of rent reviews and lease renewals. An important aspect will be liaison with tenants and preparation of asset management plans. The postholder may also be required to work within other areas of Property Services as required.
Key Responsibilities include:
Financial Management
Liaison and Communication
Autonomous Work
Service Delivery
Property Inspections
Data Management
Conflict Resolution
About You
Proven experience in a similar role, or property management environment.
Excellent knowledge of Landlord & Tenant principles and Practice.
Well-developed negotiating skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with various stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in property management, we want to hear from you!
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Andrea Frow, Commercial Estate Operations Manager at: andrea_frow@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 477242
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date:
No Agencies Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Based in Keynsham but with expected travel to central Bath
Join Our Team as an Estates Surveyor!
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Play a key role in managing the Council’s property portfolio
Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
Are you passionate about property management and keen to contribute to the effective and efficient handling of a diverse property portfolio? Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Estates Surveyor to join our team.
About Us
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our proactive approach to managing our property assets.
The Role
As an Estates Surveyor, you will play a vital role in managing the Council’s property portfolio. The property portfolio spans the main asset classes including retail, leisure, offices and industrial with the largest proportion made up of prime retail within the historic centre of the city.
Essentially the post holder will undertake all aspects of property management but with the main focus on lettings voids from start to finish and professional work of rent reviews and lease renewals. An important aspect will be liaison with tenants and preparation of asset management plans. The postholder may also be required to work within other areas of Property Services as required.
Key Responsibilities include:
Financial Management
Liaison and Communication
Autonomous Work
Service Delivery
Property Inspections
Data Management
Conflict Resolution
About You
Proven experience in a similar role, or property management environment.
Excellent knowledge of Landlord & Tenant principles and Practice.
Well-developed negotiating skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with various stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in property management, we want to hear from you!
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Andrea Frow, Commercial Estate Operations Manager at: andrea_frow@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 01225 477242
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date:
No Agencies Please
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.