MMP Consultancy is seeking an experienced Asset Manager & Valuation Lead for a permanent opportunity with a Local Authority in West Midlands. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Surveyor to take ownership of a diverse commercial property portfolio whilst leading the delivery of asset valuation programmes and driving income generation across a range of investment assets. The rate of pay is -475pd inside of IR35, 2-3 days per week on site.

Working within the Property & Development function, you will be responsible for managing commercial property assets, overseeing rent reviews and lease renewals, reducing void levels and maximising returns from the portfolio. The role also carries leadership responsibility, managing Senior Estates Surveyors and acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, external valuers and commercial tenants.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of commercial investment properties, ensuring assets are performing effectively and generating maximum value.
• Lead on rent reviews, lease renewals and lease negotiations, securing favourable outcomes and protecting the organisation''s interests.
• Develop asset strategies to improve income generation, reduce costs and support wider property objectives.
• Oversee void management activities, minimising vacant periods and supporting successful lettings.
• Monitor rent arrears and work closely with legal and income recovery teams to resolve outstanding matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, responding to queries and resolving property-related issues.
• Manage applications relating to assignments, subletting and alterations, ensuring decisions are made within agreed timescales.
• Lead and develop a team of Surveyors, providing supervision, performance management and professional guidance.
• Oversee the annual asset valuation programme, working alongside external consultants and valuers to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Review valuation data, challenge assumptions where necessary and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Work with property management teams on service charge budgets, planned works and statutory compliance matters.
• Contribute to service improvements, ensuring operational processes remain effective and fit for purpose.
• Deputise for senior management and represent the service at internal meetings and stakeholder briefings where required.

Requirements:

• MRICS qualified with significant experience within commercial property, estates management or asset management.
• Degree-qualified in a property-related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and commercial property management practices.
• Extensive experience carrying out rent reviews, lease renewals and tenant negotiations.
• Proven experience undertaking commercial property valuations for investment and operational assets.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies used for financial reporting purposes.
• Experience managing commercial property portfolios and delivering asset management strategies.
• Ability to analyse complex valuation information and make commercially sound recommendations.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing and developing professional surveying teams.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good understanding of service charges, property maintenance and statutory compliance requirements.
• High level of IT literacy and ability to undertake property inspections.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience gained within a Local Authority, public sector organisation or large commercial property portfolio.
• Experience managing external valuers, property consultants and professional advisers.
• Exposure to strategic asset management, property investment and portfolio optimisation initiatives.
• Experience supporting wider property and development objectives through effective asset performance management.