Head of Managed Estate & Asset Strategy

National Highways; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways seeks a Head of Asset Management (Managed Estate) to lead the teams handling the non-occupied estate and land held for future schemes. You will drive a commercially focused, integrated approach to land and property management, delivering value and supporting corporate objectives.

The role requires Chartered Surveyor expertise, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, with responsibility for strategic portfolios, disposals, leases and compliance across a national network.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Surveyor (RICS) with proven experience in property management, estates management or strategic property leadership.
• Experience managing complex property portfolios, including disposals, landlord and tenant matters, valuations and property compliance.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams and manage delivery through internal colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Experience of managing budgets, contracts and financial plans, with strong commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value.
• Ability to think strategically, connect priorities across a complex organisation and translate property expertise into practical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and management of National Highways' managed estate, maximising value from the non-occupied property portfolio and land held pending future schemes while balancing commercial performance, cost efficiency and wider organisational priorities.
• Ensure the estate remains safe, compliant and effectively governed, meeting all relevant statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Oversee the disposal of property no longer required by the business, providing leadership across strategy, programme planning, governance and transaction management.
• Oversee the effective contract management of large external suppliers to maintain levels of service and value for money.
• Provide expert advice on complex property matters, including leases, wayleaves, easements, landlord and tenant issues, acquisitions and disposals.
• Contribute to the leadership of Estates & Facilities, driving continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration and best practice across land and property management activities.

Skills

Chartered Surveyor (RICS)

Property management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

Chartered Surveyor (RICS)

Job description

National Highways seeks a Head of Asset Management (Managed Estate) to lead the teams handling the non-occupied estate and land held for future schemes. You will drive a commercially focused, integrated approach to land and property management, delivering value and supporting corporate objectives.

The role requires Chartered Surveyor expertise, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, with responsibility for strategic portfolios, disposals, leases and compliance across a national network.