Asset Appraisals&Nbsp;Property Manager

BDS (Northern) Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing management consultancy is seeking a Strategic Asset Appraisals Manager for a 12-month contract based in Exeter, Weston-super-Mare, or Cambourne. This role involves evaluating housing stock performance and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have strong social housing knowledge and data analysis skills, with a salary of £24.32 per hour PAYE or around £32 per hour via umbrella.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of social housing and the construction industry.
• Proven experience in interpreting and presenting complex data.
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and strategic property data to assess portfolio performance.
• Identify reasons for poor asset performance.
• Collaborate with the Development team on redevelopment opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Social housing knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerBI proficient

Financial planning

Education

A-levels or equivalent in a relevant construction field

Membership of a relevant professional body (Desirable)

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

BDS are seeking a highly analytical Strategic Asset Appraisals Manager to join our client’s Asset Management team on a 12 month contract in the first instance. This role sits within the Strategic Asset Data team, focusing on evaluating the financial and strategic value of the housing stock portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in housing, asset management, and data analysis to make a meaningful impact on the long-term investment strategy.

This role can be based in Exeter, Weston-super-Mare or Cambourne and offers a hybrid working week.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and strategic property data to assess portfolio performance and recommend actions.
• Identify reasons for poor asset performance using robust data.
• Consolidate property performance intelligence across directorates to support asset grading.
• Evaluate necessary works and associated costs to maintain stock to statutory and regulatory standards (e.g., Decent Homes).
• Validate internal and external stock databases.
• Conduct asset inspections and develop project proposals.
• Collaborate with the Development team on potential redevelopment opportunities.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete property options appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Review leases, legal titles, and S106 agreements to identify constraints.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal assurance groups.
• Support the disposals programme by identifying low-value assets and preparing handover packs.
• Monitor voids and work with the Neighbourhoods Team on strategic decants.

Criteria

• Strong knowledge of social housing, the wider housing sector, and the construction industry.
• Proven experience in interpreting, analysing, and presenting complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, databases, reporting tools, and PowerBI.
• Understanding of financial/business planning in social housing, including viability and options appraisals.
• Experience reviewing legal and planning documents (Desirable).
• Familiarity with planning and building control processes.
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering team performance and business objectives.

Qualifications

• A-levels or equivalent/above in a relevant construction field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, or RIBA (Desirable)

Salary Details

£24.32 per hour PAYE or circa £32 per hour via umbrella

Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Charlotte Cooper