Corporate Property Manager

On-Recruitment; Pembroke Dock; On-site; GBP 78,412 - 106,087; Part time

Job summary

On-Recruitment seeks a Corporate Property Manager on behalf of a Local Authority to lead a diverse commercial and operational property portfolio. The role focuses on delivering the Strategic Asset Management Plan, maximising asset performance, transforming services and leading a team of Asset Managers.

The successful candidate will have MRICS or equivalent, extensive public sector experience, and strong stakeholder management to influence senior leadership and elected members.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional chartered status.
• Extensive experience managing large diverse commercial property portfolios in public sector.
• Strong knowledge of corporate estate management, asset strategy and landlord & tenant matters.
• Experience delivering Strategic Asset Management Plans.
• Excellent commercial awareness with asset performance improvement and income generation.
• Experience overseeing valuations and CIPFA valuation requirements.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary property teams.
• Strong stakeholder management to influence senior leadership and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the council's corporate property portfolio.
• Deliver strategic asset management initiatives aligned with priorities.
• Work with Strategic Property Manager to implement the Asset Management Plan.
• Develop strong business partnering across internal departments for strategic advice.
• Support Head of Property in asset management and strategy delivery.
• Oversee property valuations in line with CIPFA guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, generate income and reduce costs.
• Lead and develop a team of Property Asset Managers and Surveyors.
• Provide strategic property advice to senior officers and elected members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic asset management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Valuations knowledge

Education

MRICS (or equivalent)

Job description

Corporate Property Manager

Location: Hybrid Working
Contract: Interim
Rate: 500 a day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP

Location : West Wales

About the Role

We are working on behalf of a forward-thinking Local Authority to recruit an experienced Corporate Property Manager to lead the management of a diverse commercial and operational property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior property professional to play a key role in delivering the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan, maximising asset performance, supporting service transformation and leading a team of Property Asset Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Council's corporate property portfolio, including industrial estates, business parks, retail assets, markets, county farms, harbours and other operational assets.
• Deliver strategic asset management initiatives to ensure the estate is fit for purpose, financially sustainable and aligned with corporate priorities.
• Work closely with the Strategic Property Manager to implement the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Develop strong business partnering relationships with internal departments, providing strategic property advice and challenging operational property requirements where appropriate.
• Support the Head of Property in delivering effective asset management and property strategy across the organisation.
• Oversee property valuations in accordance with CIPFA guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, generate income and reduce revenue expenditure across the corporate estate.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of Property Asset Managers and Surveyors, including performance management, recruitment, training and professional development.
• Provide strategic advice to senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders on property-related matters.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced property professionals who have:

• MRICS qualification (or equivalent significant experience).
• Extensive experience managing large and diverse commercial property portfolios within a Local Authority or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate estate management, asset strategy and landlord & tenant matters.
• Experience delivering Strategic Asset Management Plans.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities to maximise asset performance and generate income.
• Experience overseeing property valuations and a good understanding of CIPFA valuation requirements.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary property teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and elected members.