Hybrid Asset Manager & Valuation Lead (MRICS)

Essential Employment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is currently recruiting for an Asset Manager & Valuation Lead in Coventry. This hybrid role involves managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, leading rent reviews and renewals, and driving strategies to optimise occupancy and income.

You will lead the annual asset valuation programme with external valuers, challenge valuations using market evidence, and develop a small Estates team.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent.
• Degree educated and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Significant experience in commercial property asset management.
• Extensive experience undertaking commercial property valuations for accounting/financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, property management and RICS standards.
• Significant experience managing rent reviews, lease renewals and landlord/tenant matters.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of commercial investment properties.
• Lead complex rent reviews and lease renewals, including referrals when required.
• Manage vacant properties and minimise void periods to optimise rental income.
• Monitor and resolve rent arrears with legal/income teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset performance via re-gears and investments.
• Build relationships with tenants, agents and stakeholders.
• Lead annual asset valuation programme with external valuers and challenge valuations with market evidence.
• Review valuations using market data and professional judgement.
• Manage and develop a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors.
• Depose for senior management and contribute to strategic property initiatives.

Skills

MRICS

Leadership

Rent reviews

Valuations

Stakeholder management

Landlord/tenant knowledge

Education

Degree educated

MRICS qualification

Job description

Essential Employment is currently recruiting for an Asset Manager & Valuation Lead in Coventry. This hybrid role involves managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, leading rent reviews and renewals, and driving strategies to optimise occupancy and income.

You will lead the annual asset valuation programme with external valuers, challenge valuations using market evidence, and develop a small Estates team.