Graduate Strategic Asset Management Surveyor (Property) in Carmarthen

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About the vacancy:

• Vacancy ID: 3407
• Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
• Number of vacancies: 2
• Contract type: Graduate
• Contract end date: 30 September 2028
• Location: Carmarthen
• Grade: Graduate
• Hourly Rate: £14.82
• Contract Hours: 37:00

Come and join our team. Are you a graduate looking for a practical, varied role that makes a real difference to communities? Are you interested in how land and buildings support public services, deliver value for money, and help shape the future of local places? If so, our Graduate Strategic Asset Management role could be the perfect starting point for your career. This role offers hands-on experience working with property and land assets across the county, supporting better service delivery, smarter use of resources, and long-term sustainability.

Are you:

• Adaptable, organised, a problem solver, detail-focused, with strong data analytical and project management skills?
• Able to communicate clearly and with others at all levels?

What matters to you:

• People: You can communicate with your peers, business partners, managers and stakeholders, you are a people person, who loves helping others and can quickly build working relationships and trust.
• Welsh Language: You can use and enhance your Welsh language daily through conversations with stakeholders, partners, managers, Cabinet Members and your team.
• Future workforce: You can manage your time, prioritise tasks, produce accurate work and stay on track across different projects.
• Learning: You take ownership of your work, meet deadlines and are willing to learn and develop your knowledge of the services in Carmarthenshire and the impact it has on our community.
• Challenge: No two days are the same, you love the challenge of problem solving and working on different projects.
• Digital Skills: You are willing to develop your IT skills, and learn industry-specific software.

What we can offer you:

• 2-year contract within our team
• A full induction and ongoing support from your line manager and the team.
• Competitive rates of pay (National Living Wage)
• Undertake a relevant qualification with a supportive provider.
• The right training and support to fulfil the role, including online e-learning, face-to-face training and shadowing.
• At the end of the fixed term contract, there may be opportunities to be appointed to a role subject to availability, suitability, and individual performance.

For an informal discussion please contact Stephen Morgan on SMMorgan@carmarthenshire.gov.uk - 01267 246247.

As part of the recruitment process you will need to:

• Attend an in-person recruitment day on Thursday 9 or Friday 10 July 2026.
• If you are successful at the recruitment day you will be invited to attend an interview with the team on the 30 or 31 July 2026.

You must be available for these dates as no alternative dates will be available. The Welsh language is integral to the identity of Carmarthenshire and its people. If you don't currently meet the Welsh language standard that we need for this role, we will work together on your Welsh language journey and help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this position. Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 21/06/2026, 23:55

The Rewards:

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information:

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.