Asset Manager & Valuation Lead
Location: Coventry (2-3 days onsite per week)
Client: Coventry City Council
Rate: £425-£475 per day
Contract: 3 months initially, with likely extension
IR35: Inside IR35
Job Overview
Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Asset Manager & Valuation Lead to join its Property & Development team.
This is a senior-level role responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of commercial investment properties and leading the Council’s annual asset valuation programme.
You will play a key role in maximising income from the Council’s commercial property portfolio, managing landlord and tenant matters, reducing costs and ensuring properties are accurately valued for financial reporting purposes.
You will also lead a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors and work closely with internal departments, external valuers, property agents and tenants.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of commercial investment properties, identifying opportunities to increase income and reduce costs.
- Lead and manage complex commercial rent reviews and lease renewals, including third-party referrals where required.
- Manage vacant properties, minimising void periods and securing new lettings on optimal terms.
- Monitor rent arrears and work alongside Legal and Incomes teams to resolve outstanding cases.
- Negotiate lease re-gears and prepare property appraisals to support investment and asset management decisions.
- Lead the annual asset valuation programme, working closely with external valuers and challenging valuations where appropriate.
- Review commercial property valuations using market evidence and professional judgement, ensuring accuracy for financial reporting.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with tenants, property agents and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee service charge budgets, property improvements, repairs and health and safety requirements.
- Manage, motivate and develop a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors, including setting objectives and conducting appraisals.
- Ensure compliance with landlord and tenant legislation, property management requirements and RICS professional standards.
- Deputise for senior management and contribute to wider strategic property initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- MRICS qualified (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
- Degree educated in a relevant discipline.
- Significant experience in commercial property asset management.
- Extensive experience undertaking commercial property valuations for financial reporting, including investment and operational assets.
- Strong experience managing commercial rent reviews, lease renewals and landlord and tenant matters.
- Detailed knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation and RICS professional standards.
- Experience managing, leading and developing a team of property professionals.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Working Arrangements
- Initial 3-month contract with likely extension.
- £425-£475 per day, Inside IR35.
- 2-3 days per week onsite in Coventry, with the remaining time potentially worked remotely.
Asset Manager & Valuation Lead – AR in Coventry employer: Coventry City Council
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