Property & Estates Surveyor

Job summary

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.

Job description

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.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of land acquisition, land management and property disposals.
• Knowledge and experience of leases, valuations, covenants, clawbacks and property-related legal matters.
• The ability to provide strategic property advice and contribute to long-term land planning.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to secure positive outcomes in property transactions.
• Experience of building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders, including landowners, councils and other partners.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage contracts, compliance requirements and statutory responsibilities accurately.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the confidence to manage complex property-related challenges.
• The ability to manage a diverse property portfolio and balance operational and strategic priorities.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, enabling you to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £45,286, Mining Remediation Authority contributes

£13,119 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Make a real difference with flexibility, long‑term security and support for life outside work.

At the Mining Remediation Authority, you’ll do meaningful work that improves people’s lives and protects the environment, while building a sustainable and balanced career.

• Flexibility that fits your life – hybrid working and flexibility in how you manage your time
• Financial security for your future – Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Time to recharge – 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to flex more days
• Support through life’s big moments – generous family leave and flexibility when you need it most
• Opportunities to grow – funded learning, development and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support you can use every day – including a monthly wellbeing allowance, confidential support and practical health benefits

• Find out more about our full range of benefits and what it’s like to work with us here Life page
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Selection process details

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.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

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Nationality requirements

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

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

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and the

Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment Team
• Email : Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk
• Telephone : 03457626848

Recruitment team

• Email : Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk

Further information

• https://www.miningremediation.co.uk/careers/
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