Interim Asset Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is partnering with a local authority to recruit a Chartered Surveyor for strategic property and asset management within the Commercial Assets Team. You will provide specialist advice across the council's commercial portfolio and help maximise asset performance while aligning with corporate objectives.

The role requires MRICS status, strong public sector experience, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MRICS status is essential.
• Significant experience in local government/public sector property.
• Strong commercial property and strategic asset management experience.
• Experience advising on asset optimisation and disposals.
• RICS Registered Valuer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic property and asset management advice across the council's commercial portfolio.
• Review asset optimisation opportunities to improve income, value and operational performance.
• Provide professional input on disposals where appropriate.
• Support development and implementation of asset management strategies and plans.
• Advise senior officers on commercial property matters, options and recommendations.
• Input into acquisitions, disposals, leases, valuations and wider asset management matters as required.
• Support the Service Lead with the effective running of the Commercial Assets Team.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value against corporate priorities.

Skills

MRICS status essential

Chartered Surveyor

Strategic asset management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

RICS Registered Valuer status desirable

Job description

We are working with a local authority seeking an experienced Chartered Surveyor to provide strategic property and asset management advice within its Commercial Assets Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded property professional with strong public sector experience to play a key role in supporting the council's approach to its commercial property portfolio, identifying opportunities to optimise assets, and providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders.

The Role

As the council's Chartered Surveyor, you will provide specialist strategic advice across the commercial property portfolio, helping the authority maximise the performance and value of its assets while ensuring they continue to support wider corporate and service objectives.

You will work closely with the Service Lead for Commercial Assets, providing professional support and helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of the wider Commercial Assets function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic property and asset management advice across the council's commercial property portfolio.
• Reviewing and advising on asset optimisation opportunities, including opportunities to improve income, value and operational performance.
• Providing professional advice regarding potential disposals, including identifying assets where disposal may be appropriate.
• Supporting the development and implementation of asset management strategies and plans.
• Advising senior officers and stakeholders on commercial property matters, options and recommendations.
• Providing professional input into acquisitions, disposals, leases, valuations and wider asset management matters as required.
• Supporting the Service Lead with the effective and smooth running of the Commercial Assets Team.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the council's property portfolio and ensure assets continue to deliver value against corporate priorities.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external advisors and other property professionals.
• Undertaking site visits across the Midlands where required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Surveyor who can bring strong professional expertise alongside a good understanding of the public sector property environment.

You will ideally have:

• MRICS status – essential.
• Significant experience working within local government/public sector property.
• Strong commercial property and strategic asset management experience.
• Experience advising on asset optimisation and disposals.
• RICS Registered Valuer status – desirable.
• A strong understanding of commercial property principles and the challenges associated with managing a public sector property portfolio.
• The ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while also supporting and working closely with the Service Lead and wider team.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance commercial considerations with public sector objectives.

Contract & Working Arrangements

• Day rate: £500–£550 per day
• Working arrangement: Predominantly remote
• Travel: Occasional site visits across the Midlands
• Availability: Candidates must be available to start within one month's notice
• Qualification: Chartered Surveyor / MRICS – essential
• RICS Registered Valuer: Desirable