Head of Commercial Property

Colbern Limited; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial Property in Prince Edward Island. The role requires overseeing daily management of the commercial property portfolio, implementing strategies that maximize revenue and reduce costs, and providing expert property management advice. The ideal candidate will be a qualified RICS member with significant leadership experience in commercial property practice, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and drive performance improvements effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within Commercial Property Practice.
• Extensive knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in running teams and performance improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the commercial property portfolio.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize revenue and minimize costs.
• Provide expert advice on commercial property matters.

Skills

Leadership in Commercial Property Practice

Strategic Decision Making

Client Relationship Management

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Tools

PC and Mainframe IT Applications

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Property.

This role requires 3 days of attendance at the office every week.

To oversee the effective day-to-day management and continuous review of the commercial property portfolio to identify opportunities, developing and implementing strategies that reduce cost, maximise returns and increase revenue, and optimise use, in accordance with the Council’s policies, asset strategy, Council Plan and social investment strategy.

To act as the point of expert advice on commercial property matters, developing and implementing a long-term strategic vision for the commercial property function, aligning it with the Council’s wider objectives and ensuring the portfolio remains competitive and profitable.

To spearhead the identification and implementation of innovative commercial property strategies that align with the Council’s strategic objectives, overseeing the leverage of data analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and optimise portfolio performance.

To provide landlord and tenant service and other such property management advice related to the Operational Portfolio as well as the VCS (communities) portfolio.

Essential Requirements

• A Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) qualification (Commercial Property Practice or equivalent).
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within Commercial Property Practice or Real Estate Management, with an ability to advise senior colleagues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Significant experience in commercial property practice and asset management and ability to ensure Value for Money and that the organisation will maximise the use of its Investment Assets
• Extensive knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation and property valuation
• Extensive experience in commercial property management including s18 valuations for negotiating schedules of dilapidation, adhering to RICS Valuations Standards or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with external consultants and working within a multidisciplinary project team
• Ability to use a range of PC and mainframe IT applications as relevant to the work of the team
• Self‑motivated, confident and to be able to work on own initiative to a high professional standard
• Excellent communication skills, including an ability to write own reports to a high standard
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to present confidently and assertively to influence key decisions with directors and senior management.
• A demonstrable understanding of local government practices and procedures, particularly around procurement and financial regulations, and an understanding of local government law
• Awareness of the main legal employment requirements relating to health and safety and awareness of the Equalities agenda Diversity and Inclusion rules
• Demonstrable knowledge of best practice Investment / Commercial Property Management and up-to-date knowledge of the property market
• Demonstrable experience in running teams, driving efficiencies, and developing, implementing and monitoring performance improvement programmes.
• Ability to work closely with directors and senior management
• Ability to pro-actively identify clients’ needs and develop appropriate solutions

We are an equal opportunities employer.