Job Vacancies

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Lancashire County Council’s Estates Team, as it is looking to appoint a number of Estate Surveyors.

The successful candidates will be Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS) with experience in delivering a commercially effective professional estates and valuation service.

Our employees are the key to our success, and we already deliver exceptional services that directly impact on the lives of people in Lancashire and beyond. If you think you can make a positive contribution to this exciting team, then we’d love to hear from you. We have an ongoing commitment to work/life balance so if you come to work for us, you will find a friendly environment which supports staff to deliver the best outcomes for all.

Lancashire is a place we’re very proud of and we’re proud of the role the county council plays in it too. As the fourth largest local authority in the country and the largest in the North, we serve 1.2 million residents and deliver a wide range of innovative, successful services that really make a difference to people’s lives.

You will have the opportunity to work on a broad portfolio of projects, working independently, and with colleagues as part of a wider team. The wide range of services we provide will allow you to gain substantial experience and the ability to broaden your knowledge, we will support and actively encourage you to realise your full potential.

Lancashire County Council Estates Service undertake a wide range of services for the County Council and offer a range of duties that make the roles varied and interesting.

The Service is separated into three teams:

Property Management Team • Undertaking all aspects of estates management for the County Councils large service portfolio (including business parks in Leyland and Lancaster),
Disposals and Acquisitions Team • The sale of surplus land and buildings, and the purchase of sites for Service Delivery.
Transport Team • Working on our transport schemes, involving the acquisition/compulsory purchase of property interests.

The role would include supporting projects such as acquisitions, disposals, compulsory purchase orders, support with major capital and highway Schemes, valuations, Leases, Rating work, as well as support at our commercial business parks.

For more information on the role and or an informal conversation please contact Gary Jones Estates Manager T: 01772 533864 or email  gary.jones@lancashire.gov.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the Estates and Building Services department in Dorset Police. The department are responsible for keeping all the Force’s property maintained, serviced, safe and operational for officers, staff and visitors.  This role would suit a motivated and organised individual who would enjoy undertaking a wide range of estates led tasks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the property database and supporting the Senior Estates Surveyor, working with the wider department to deliver a working environment the everyone can be proud of.

To provide comprehensive estates management of data and surveying through high quality prompt and efficient service within the Estates and Building Services Department, ensuring that the service complies with appropriate legislation, professional standards and the Police Force’s values and policies.