Commercial Estates Managers

TieTalent; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Grimsby is seeking an experienced Chartered Surveyor to lead their Estates team. The role involves guiding a small team on property valuations, disposals, and acquisitions while ensuring the community's needs are met. Ideal candidates should have MRICS/FRICS qualifications and a track record in commercial property management. A commitment to team development and excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing commercial property portfolios.
• Experience in disposals, acquisitions, and estate management.
• Ability to work in a political environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of surveyors.
• Provide professional guidance across Estates and Valuation functions.
• Support annual asset valuations and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Education

Chartered Surveyor MRICS or FRICS qualification

Job description

About

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!

Your Application

All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

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.

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• Grimsby, England, United Kingdom
  
  

Languages

• English