Transfer & Disposals Surveyor

3 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Transfer & Disposals Surveyor will lead on the delivery of property transfers and disposals across Dorset Council’s estate, ensuring full compliance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

• Working within DUC Place, the role will support the Strategic Asset Management Plan by ensuring the Council holds the right assets in the right locations to enable effective service delivery.

• The postholder will undertake options appraisals, develop financially sustainable business cases and oversee property transactions, including sales, leases and collaborative arrangements, ensuring governance processes are followed and strategic objectives are achieved.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Deliver the Council’s transfer and disposal programme in compliance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

• Support delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan.

• Contribute to asset class reviews and the development of asset class strategies.

• Undertake feasibility studies, viability assessments and options appraisals for community and surplus properties.

• Develop robust business cases to ensure financially sustainable property solutions.

• Lead and manage property transfers and disposals, ensuring pace while maintaining governance compliance.

• Draft and negotiate Heads of Terms for disposals, leases, transfers and joint venture arrangements.

• Instruct and liaise with Legal Services regarding property transactions.

• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders.

• Ensure best consideration is achieved in line with statutory obligations.

Skills/Experience:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Estate Management, Property, Real Estate or a related discipline.

• Demonstrable experience in estate management, specifically asset transfers and disposals.

• Strong knowledge of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

• Experience within a local authority or public sector property environment.

• Proven ability to undertake options appraisals, feasibility studies and viability analysis.

• Experience developing business cases linked to strategic asset management.

• Strong negotiation skills, including drafting Heads of Terms.

• Experience overseeing sales, leases and collaborative arrangements such as joint ventures.

• Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Understanding of governance and compliance frameworks in public sector property transactions.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 28/02/2026.

• Client: Dorset Council.

• Location: Dorset (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in office).

• Hours: 37 per week.

• Rate: £300–£400 per day (umbrella).

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