Head of Property & Major Projects — Regeneration Leader

New Start; March; Remote; GBP 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenland District Council in March, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects to lead Estates, Facilities and Engineering and drive major regeneration and asset strategy. You will oversee property and infrastructure assets, support major projects and help shape growth across the district.

The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership, commercial acumen and robust stakeholder engagement to deliver asset management and investment ambitions within a dynamic

Qualifications

• 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.

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 project delivery

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Education

Property qualification with RICS General Practice or Registered Valuer status

Facilities management qualification level 4+

Civil engineering qualification in infrastructure works

Job description

Fenland District Council in March, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Head of Property, Assets & Major Projects to lead Estates, Facilities and Engineering and drive major regeneration and asset strategy. You will oversee property and infrastructure assets, support major projects and help shape growth across the district.

The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership, commercial acumen and robust stakeholder engagement to deliver asset management and investment ambitions within a dynamic