Property Commissioning manager – Local Authority p in Peterborough

We are seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Manager – Corporate Estate to lead, direct and drive the management of the Council’s Corporate Estate, ensuring assets are managed proactively, efficiently and in full compliance with the Corporate Asset Management Plan.

You will lead the development of strategies and estate management plans on behalf of client departments (adult care, education, social services), translating corporate and service priorities into deliverable, value for money outcomes. This is a key senior role requiring strong commercial acumen, strategic leadership and the ability to operate effectively within a political and public sector environment.

• Lead the delivery of corporate estate management, ensuring Council properties are managed optimally and customer and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Drive the implementation of a Corporate Landlord Model across the portfolio to improve efficiency, reduce costs and align property decisions with corporate priorities.
• Lead the development of estate strategies and plans for Client Departments, including business case preparation, consideration of capital and revenue affordability, and commissioning delivery through to completion.
• Ensure corporate annual valuations are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Ensure all statutory, legal and regulatory obligations are met, including appropriate consents and agreements prior to the commencement of any building works.
• Provide strategic asset management and development advice to elected Members, senior officers, stakeholders and external partners, including deputising for the Head of Service when required.
• Oversee performance management of the operational estate, driving continuous improvement and ensuring robust reporting to the Corporate Property Steering Group, government departments and other stakeholders.
• Effectively manage people, ICT, budgets and property resources, including oversight of risk management within the service area.
• Manage and monitor the Estates budget, producing accurate and timely management information.
• Cultivate and embed best practice in estates management, leading the development of robust procedures and professional standards.
• Lead the coordination of consultants, stakeholders and legal professionals, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of management information using Asset Management Systems, CAD, GIS and related software.

A relevant degree & Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

• Substantial, demonstrable experience of leading and delivering estates management across a varied operational portfolio, including compliance, valuations, rating, dilapidations, financial management, planning, construction, strategy formulation and implementation.
• Senior level experience of operational estate management and valuation within a complex organisational environment.
• Proven success in developing, managing and delivering capital and revenue programmes and budgets.
• Experience of leading best practice and driving continuous improvement.
• Good working knowledge of the Procurement Act and its application to real estate.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with external organisations.
• Strong experience in the use of data and asset management systems to support high performance and evidence-based decision-making.

• In-depth knowledge of operational real estate management for effective portfolio delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of landlord and tenant law, with a good understanding of national and local planning legislation and policies.
• Strong understanding of the public sector operating environment, including the drivers for transformation and change in local government and their impact on councils and partners.

What you’ll get in return: Local authority pension scheme, generous annual leave, employee benefit package, hybrid working.