Asset Surveyor

Swindon Borough Council Swindon, Wiltshire £350-£450 per day - Inside IR35 Initial 6-month contract Carrington West is working with Swindon Borough Council to appoint an experienced Commercial Estates Surveyor to manage and deliver property management services across a substantial commercial property portfolio. The portfolio comprises approximately 300 commercial sites and properties, generating around £7.5 million in annual rental income, and includes retail, office, commercial and industrial assets. The Role Key responsibilities include: · Managing a varied commercial property portfolio and providing professional asset management advice · Undertaking property valuations in line with RICS, CIPFA and statutory requirements · Managing lease lettings, renewals, rent reviews and ongoing lease administration · Analysing market evidence and negotiating rent reviews, including preparing cases for Independent Expert or Arbitration where required · Providing property and development advice to support asset management, regeneration and capital programmes · Identifying opportunities to improve portfolio performance and maximise income · Negotiating disposals, acquisitions, easements, wayleaves, licences and rights of way · Supporting the management of operational property and providing strategic property advice to internal services · Preparing reports, recommendations and briefing papers for senior officers and Members · Liaising with Legal Services, tenants, stakeholders and external advisers to progress property transactions About You You will be an experienced property professional with a strong background in commercial estate management. You will ideally demonstrate: · Significant commercial property and estate management experience · Strong knowledge of lease renewals, rent reviews, valuations and disposals · Experience managing landlord and tenant matters across a varied portfolio · Knowledge of RICS valuation and property management standards · Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills · The ability to manage your own caseload and progress transactions through to completion · Experience working within local government or another complex public-sector environment would be advantageous A degree or equivalent experience in estate management is required. MRICS membership or progress towards RICS qualification would be highly desirable. A full UK driving licence is required due to site visits and meetings across the portfolio. Interested? For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Declan Bacon Carrington West (url removed) (phone number removed)