Property & Estates Surveyor

Are you a property surveyor who wants to make a real difference through your work?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing the Mining Remediation Authority’s land portfolio, supporting critical operational and environmental projects across Great Britain. The role is responsible for acquiring, managing and disposing of land and property to meet the Authority’s operational and strategic needs, while ensuring statutory responsibilities for surface property are met.

As a trusted property professional, you will provide expert advice on land use and development, helping to inform decisions and shape the Authority’s long-term land strategy. You will lead on complex property transactions, manage property-related risks, and secure best-value outcomes through effective negotiation and portfolio management.

Working closely with landowners, councils and other stakeholders, you will build strong relationships that support effective property management and contribute to projects that protect communities and the environment. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on property and land management within a collaborative and values-driven organisation. If you have experience in property transactions, land management and stakeholder engagement, and enjoy solving complex property challenges, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

The successful candidate will:

• Acquire, manage and dispose of land and property to support the Authority’s operational and strategic objectives.
• Manage the Authority’s land portfolio and support critical operational and environmental projects.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities relating to the Authority’s surface property portfolio, excluding shafts and tips.
• Lead and support complex property transactions.
• Manage lease renewals, valuations, covenants and clawback arrangements.
• Identify and manage property-related risks, securing best-value outcomes for the Authority.
• Provide expert property advice to internal teams to support decision-making on land use and development.
• Contribute to the development and management of the Authority’s long-term land strategy.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with landowners, councils and other key stakeholders.
• Support effective property management through collaboration, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

A recruitment process designed to help you show your potential

We're committed to making our recruitment process clear, fair and accessible for everyone.

• A fair assessment – applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
• An opportunity to demonstrate your skills – shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete technical assessments and interviews relevant to the role.
• Clear communication throughout – we'll keep candidates informed of progress and next steps at each stage of the process.
• Support when you need it – reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to help candidates perform at their best.

Key Dates

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process. Our current timeline is:

• Application closing date: 27 September 2026
• Application sift: 28 September 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026

Need a different interview date?

If you're unable to attend on the scheduled interview dates, please let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate alternative arrangements where possible.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.