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Commercial Estates Surveyor
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Summary
The Commercial Asset Manager is tasked with the strategic and operational management of a segment of the Council’s commercial property portfolio. This role is crucial in delivering professional estate management services across a diverse range of commercial assets. The primary objectives include maximising income generation, ensuring statutory compliance, managing landlord and tenant matters, and supporting the Council’s broader corporate goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of up to approximately 150 commercial properties.
- Identify opportunities to maximize rental income and minimize operating costs while aligning with Council objectives.
- Conduct property inspections and strategic asset reviews.
- Manage and undertake rent reviews, lease renewals, and lease re-gearing exercises.
- Market and let vacant units, negotiating lease terms and assessing prospective tenants' financial standing and suitability.
- Handle landlord and tenant matters, including licenses to assign, subletting requests, deeds of variation, change of use applications, and covenant breaches.
- Monitor rental income and arrears, collaborating with debt recovery teams to minimize outstanding debts.
- Oversee the management of vacant properties, ensuring compliance with security, insurance, and health and safety requirements.
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- Significant experience in commercial property management.
- Experience managing a diverse commercial property portfolio.
- Experience undertaking landlord and tenant work, including rent reviews and lease renewals.
- Experience managing complex property negotiations and disputes.
- Degree in Estate Management, Surveying, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related discipline.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Additional Information
- Contract: 6 months with a local authority (TBC)
- Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application deadline: 29th September 2026, apply ASAP.
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