Estates Surveyor

£50,544 to £59,464 (dependent on experience)

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Location

Poole, Dorset, England

Location description

Hybrid with the expectation to be in the office 3 days per week

Interview date

Week of 16th November (TBC)

Closing Date

01-11-2026

Reference

22081

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Estates Team as Estates Surveyor. The role will support the RNLI by providing professional estates and property management services to ensure RNLI land and property is managed to maximise the lifesaving service and to ensure donors money is spent wisely.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £50,544 to £59,464 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option

Your Role

As Estates Surveyor, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Day to day estate management of the RNLI’s operational and supporting property portfolio
• Management of landlord and tenant matters including negotiation of lease renewals, rent reviews, and applications for landlord consents
• Management of property overheads, including, rent, insurance service charges, business rates, dilapidation's etc
• Manage external consultants, including surveyors, valuers, and agents, ensuring delivery of high-quality services and value for money
• Lead on the feasibility assessment and implement a property portfolio rationalisation process including disposals
• Lead the budgeting of the rent account and oversee property related income, third party occupations of RNLI site, and other revenue-producing assets
• Support strategic property projects, including lifeboat station development, station and support facility
• Acquisition and disposal of property supported by RNLI Property Counsel

About You

This is an exciting opportunity to hold a position that has not been in place for a period of over 10-years, and as such would suit someone who is an effective team player and enjoys problem-solving, and maintains a calm approach to a busy workload. To be considered as the Estates Manager you will need:

• A Degree in Property or Estate Management (Relevant property-related degree considered)
• Be a MRICS Registered Valuer
• Charities Act Valuation experience (section 119)
• Proven experience in formulating annual business plans, monitoring and reporting
• Demonstrable experience working within estate management, property management, or surveying
• Knowledge of property lettings, property legislation, and property administration
• Confidence working with occupants, our staff, crews, professional advisers, and internal stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgement
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and property management systems (Concerto)

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Safeguarding and referencing

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include reference checks at offer stage and relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.