This is a senior property professional role with responsibility for a diverse commercial property portfolio, combining hands-on asset management duties with leadership of the Council''s annual valuation programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising income generation from commercial assets, reducing costs, managing landlord and tenant matters, and ensuring the Council''s property assets are accurately valued for financial reporting purposes.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of commercial investment properties.
• Leading complex rent reviews and lease renewals, including third-party referrals where required.
• Managing vacant properties and implementing strategies to minimise void periods and optimise rental income.
• Monitoring and resolving rent arrears in conjunction with legal and income teams.
• Identifying opportunities to increase asset performance through lease re-gears, asset reviews and investment strategies. Building and maintaining strong relationships with tenants, agents and stakeholders.
• Leading the annual asset valuation programme across the Council''s portfolio, working closely with external valuers and undertaking the check and challenge process.
• Reviewing and challenging commercial property valuations using market evidence and professional judgement.
• Managing and developing a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors.
• Deputising for senior management and contributing to wider strategic property initiatives.