Commercial Estates Manager

Tunnell Financial; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Grimsby is seeking an experienced Chartered Surveyor to lead a team and manage various estates and valuation functions. Responsibilities include guiding staff, maximising commercial property estates, and providing advice on acquisitions and disposals. Ideal candidates will have excellent leadership skills and a strong background in property management. This role offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension

Access to exclusive discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a diverse commercial property portfolio.
• Proven record in valuation, disposals, and acquisitions.
• Ability to work within a political environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide professional guidance to a team.
• Maximise commercial property estate for financial sustainability.
• Handle all matters related to non-operational estate.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

Chartered Surveyor MRICS or FRICS

Job description

Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer?

Are you looking to join a team truly committed to place and community?

If you have the experience and passion for embracing new ways of working and improving client experience, and want to join a well performing, forward thinking organisation then read on...

About Us

It is an exciting time to be joining our Estates team following the recent approval of a new Strategic Asset Management Plan and embarking on a strategic review of the Councils operational and non-operational portfolios.

As part of this there will be a focus on the Investment portfolio. This is a key part of our estate that provides a wide range of economic benefits within North East Lincolnshire, providing space for new and growing business alike.

This also represents an important income stream for the Council which can be further enhanced through targeted investment to reduce voids and rent reductions.

This provides the postholder with the opportunity to make a real difference and effective contribution towards achieving the Councils priorities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who will support the Head of Estates & Asset Strategy and lead a small team of surveyors along with providing professional guidance across all Estates and Valuation functions including a high-profile programme of disposals, acquisitions, valuations and commercial estate management.

You will ideally have line management experience within an Estates team, have excellent leadership skills, and be able to evidence your track record in the management of a diverse commercial property portfolio.

You are an experienced Chartered Surveyor MRICS of FRICS - and you are registered under the RICS VRS Scheme Registered Valuer. You can demonstrate that you have an extensive working knowledge around valuation, disposals and acquisitions, landlord and tenant matter and estate management.

You are customer and community focussed, with excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a political environment, although this is not essential.

Just as importantly, you will be committed to working with others and developing your team in a positive working environment to deliver outcomes that support our ambition to make North East Lincolnshire a great place to live, work and visit.

What will your day look like?

This post plays a key role in supporting the on-going financial sustainability of the Council by maximising our commercial property estate.

In this role you will lead and provide professional guidance to a busy team undertaking a wide range of Estates and Valuation functions across an extensive and diverse property portfolio. You will oversee and support the valuation of all types of Council owned assets including the annual asset valuations in accordance with prevailing CIPFA & RICS practice standards and general valuation advice for all purposes.

You will lead on all matters pertaining to the non-operational estate, providing both operational and strategic advice, reports, and briefings and answering any complaints that might arise. This will also include line management of staff handling marketing/new lettings, assignments, sub-lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, dilapidation claims, re-gearing of leases, responding to repairs/maintenance issues and other Landlord and Tenant matters

If you are a dynamic relationship manager with excellent leadership skills, who thrives in a supportive culture that embraces and encourages the development of staff at all levels, we want to hear from you!

Key Dates

We aim to interview w/c 01 September 2025

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.

As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.

You will also have access to our exclusiveRewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

Do you need support?

If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.

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We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.

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