Back to search
Your main role will be overseeing and implement the Council's Estates Management Strategy.
Role
* Previous experience in Estate Management, preferably within a local authority
* Implementation of the Council's Estate Management programme
* Sourcing Red Book valuations and undertaking other analysis to support Estate Management
* Prepare property reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including briefing reports, Executive and Key decision reports, to support Council decision-making
* Advise on enhancement of assets prior to disposal, including planning applications, marriage value, refurbishment etc. in liaison with external consultants where appropriate
* Leasehold management and negotiation around the Council's income producing commercial assets
* Implementation of regearing and letting strategies to maximum Council income and value
* Co-ordinate due diligence, negotiating favourable terms and managing legal processes
* Strong negotiation skills to secure the best possible deals for the Council
* Lead negotiations with landowners, developers and other stakeholders to secure optimal terms
* Conduct comprehensive market research and property appraisals to analyse market trends, identify opportunities and provide accurate valuations
* Carry out informal internal valuations and analysis as required
* Assist with maintenance of the Council's Asset Register and assist in the coordination of the revaluation of all Council property
* Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including agents, landowners, developers, solicitors, and internal departments
* A thorough understanding of relevant property legislation, regulations, and procurement procedures
* Work with tenants across a diverse portfolio that consist of different tenures
* Undertake letting strategies on how to maximise income or increase value for asset sales
* Produce strategies to reduce and recover overdue rent and service charges
* Ensure that tenants have the correct statutory and regulatory compliance certificates
* Ensure that each building has the correct insurance cover and that book values and reinstatement costs are correct
* Undertake dilapidations surveys and work with tenants to recover monies
Professional
* Membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or similar professional body Operational
* Work Environment: Hybrid working with a mix of office and remote work.
Minimum 3 days per week in office.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
