Interim Senior Commercial Surveryor

To lead the delivery of the Councils commercial property agenda with a particular focus on a significant asset disposals programme and the strategic management of a mixed-use commercial portfolio. The role is responsible for maximising asset value generating capital receipts and income supporting regeneration objectives and providing expert property advice to senior stakeholders. As a key member of the Property team the postholder will help shape and deliver the Councils commercial strategy while balancing financial social and sustainability outcomes.

• Lead the delivery of the Councils disposals programme ensuring maximum capital receipts and compliance with all statutory and governance requirements.
  
• Manage and oversee a mixed commercial property portfolio driving performance income generation and risk mitigation.
  
• Lead the Estates surveying function across disposals acquisitions and other strategic property transactions.
  
• Support and deputise for the Head of Property & Development as required.
  
• Identify assess and progress commercial regeneration and development opportunities that contribute to the Councils strategic objectives.
  
• Produce and review viability appraisals options appraisals business cases and other property-related evaluations.
  
• Negotiate complex property transactions ensuring the protection and enhancement of asset value while securing favourable commercial outcomes.
  
• Provide strategic property and estates advice to senior officers elected members and key stakeholders.
  
• Contribute to service planning and the implementation of the Councils asset management and disposals strategies.
  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments external partners developers consultants and occupiers.
  
• Ensure all property activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation professional standards and Council policies.
  

• Significant experience delivering asset disposals programmes within a complex property estate.
  
• Strong track record in the management of mixed-use commercial property portfolios.
  
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with experience of maximising asset value and delivering strong financial outcomes.
  
• Proven ability to negotiate and conclude complex property transactions.
  
• Experience providing strategic property advice to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  
• Strong understanding of property valuation development appraisal investment asset management and regeneration principles.
  
• Experience leading property projects and managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Degree in Estate Management Real Estate Property or a related discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  
• Full professional membership of a recognised professional body:
  • MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or
    
  • Equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
    

• Experience working within the public sector.
  
• Experience gained within both public and private sector property environments.
  
• Knowledge of local government governance decision-making processes and statutory requirements relating to property transactions.
  
• Experience delivering regeneration development and income-generating initiatives.
  
• Previous experience managing or mentoring professional surveying teams.
  

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• Payment: Bi-weekly payments.