Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects

Fenland District Council; March; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

One Team culture

Opportunity to influence major strate

Legacy impact across the district

Job summary

Fenland District Council in March is seeking a strategic Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects to lead a diverse team across Estates, Facilities and Engineering, delivering major regeneration and growth initiatives for the district.

You will shape the Council's Asset Management Plan, provide valuation guidance on acquisitions and disposals, and work with senior leaders, developers and investors to realise long-term value.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex property portfolios and major projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and investment acumen.
• Outstanding negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating within a political or public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and development of the Council's land, property and infrastructure assets.
• Provide leadership support to section heads for the three business areas.
• Support major regeneration, infrastructure and growth projects.
• Develop and drive delivery of the Council's Asset Management Plan.
• Provide strategic valuation advice on acquisitions, disposals and estate matters.
• Oversee our industrial, commercial and retail property portfolio.
• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, developers, investors and partner organisations.
• Help deliver the Council's commercial and investment ambitions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Property portfolio management

Major projects delivery

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Education

RICS General Practice

Registered Valuer status

Civil/Infrastructure engineering qualification

Job description

Shape Places. Drive Investment. Deliver Regeneration.

Are you an experienced professional ready to take on the role of Head of Service for a diverse and influential department made up of Estates, Facilities and Engineering professional’s while helping shape the future of one of the UK's fastest-growing districts?

At Fenland District Council, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects to lead a team of professionals covering a diverse area of professional functions and play a key role in delivering major regeneration, infrastructure and growth projects across the district.

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, commercial asset management (both property and infrastructure) and transformational project delivery within a forward-thinking local authority.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the senior leadership team as Head of Service, you will:

• Lead the management and development of the Council's land, property and infrastructure assets.


• Provide leadership support to section heads for the three business areas


• Support major regeneration, infrastructure and growth projects.


• Develop and drive delivery of the Council's Asset Management Plan.


• Provide strategic valuation advice on acquisitions, disposals and estate matters.


• Oversee our industrial, commercial and retail property portfolio.


• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, developers, investors and partner organisations.


• Help deliver the Council's commercial and investment ambitions.

About You

We're looking for a strategic leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience in any of three business areas covered by this post.


• Experience managing complex property portfolios and major projects.


• Strong commercial awareness and investment acumen.


• Outstanding negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience operating successfully within a political or public sector environment.


• Either a recognised property qualification together with RICS General Practice or Registered Valuer status, facilities management qualifications at level 4 or above or a qualification in civil engineering specifically in infrastructure works.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can inspire teams, build strong partnerships and identify opportunities that create long‑term value.

Why Fenland?

Fenland is a district with ambition. Significant investment, regeneration opportunities and growth aspirations make this an exciting time to join us.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to influence major strategic decisions.


• A varied and challenging leadership role.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• A supportive \"One Team\" culture.


• The chance to leave a lasting legacy across the district. Ready to make your mark?

If you have the vision, commercial expertise and leadership capability to help shape Fenland's future, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, please contacteither Mark Greenwood on 01354 622472, or Anna Goodall on 01354 622357

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

Fenland District Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.