Senior Property & Development Manager

Essential Employment; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is recruiting for a Senior Property & Development Manager in Haverfordwest on a full-time temporary basis. The role focuses on strategic asset management, development, regeneration and corporate landlording across the estate, aligned to corporate priorities and governance standards.

The post requires leadership of Asset Managers and Surveyors, driving regeneration initiatives and managing major property transactions, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and

Qualifications

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Drive estate optimisation, rationalisation and transformation programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, service delivery and income generation.
• Lead on complex landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations and property transactions.
• Oversee valuation programmes and ensure governance, compliance and audit standards.
• Lead a high-performing team of Asset Managers and Surveyors and support APC candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and review of Strategic Asset Management.
• Drive estate optimisation, rationalisation and transformation programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation and income generation.
• Provide strategic oversight of corporate landlord functions and lease negotiations.
• Oversee the property valuation programme in line with professional standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of property professionals.

Job description

Senior Property & Development Manager needed in Haverfordwest Paying £28.79 per hr ref OR115280

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and associated property strategies.
• Drive the delivery of estate optimisation, rationalisation and transformation programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, service delivery, income generation and capital receipts.
• Ensure the property portfolio remains aligned to corporate priorities and changing service requirements.
• Lead strategic property reviews and develop long-term asset strategies.

Property Development & Regeneration

• Identify, evaluate and deliver development, regeneration and investment opportunities across the estate.
• Lead the preparation of business cases, options appraisals and investment strategies to support corporate decision-making.
• Support major regeneration initiatives and property-related corporate projects.
• Develop and manage partnerships with developers, investors and external agencies to maximise opportunities for growth and regeneration.

Corporate Landlord & Estate Management

• Provide strategic oversight of the corporate landlord function.
• Ensure effective management of operational, commercial and investment assets.
• Lead on complex landlord and tenant matters, lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals and property transactions.
• Ensure property assets deliver best value and support organisational objectives.

Valuation & Governance

• Act as the lead professional adviser on valuation matters.
• Oversee the corporate asset valuation programme in accordance with RICS and CIPFA requirements.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and audit standards are maintained across all property activities.
• Lead on property risk management and ensure statutory obligations are met.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team of Asset Managers, Development Surveyors, Graduate Surveyors and specialist property professionals.
• Champion professional development and continuous improvement across the service.
• Support APC candidates and act as an APC Counsellor, Supervisor or Mentor where appropriate.
• Lead workforce planning, performance management and succession planning activities.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Provide expert property advice to the Corporate Leadership Team, Directors, Cabinet Members and Elected Members.
• Shape and influence corporate property policy and strategic decision‑making.
• Monitor portfolio performance, financial returns, capital receipts and revenue generation against agreed targets.
• Secure external funding, investment and partnership opportunities where appropriate.
• Deputise for the Head of Property, Regeneration & Economic Development as required.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.
• Lead negotiations involving landowners, developers, investors, occupiers and public sector partners.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Planning and Regeneration teams.
• Prepare and present complex reports, business cases and recommendations to Committees, Cabinet and Council.
• Act as a trusted professional adviser on strategic property, valuation and development matters.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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