8 Month Contract With A local Authority

As a Commercial Estates Manager, you will take full responsibility for a diverse portfolio, with a primary focus on schools and educational sites. Your role will involve:

• Specialised Management: Provide expert oversight for unique Local Government assets, including schools, educational properties, parks, and library services.
  

• Negotiation Excellence: Secure optimal deals on leases and licenses to ensure value for money for the borough.
  

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all properties comply with Health & Safety regulations and statutory requirements.
  

• Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Regeneration teams, developing trusted relationships with tenants and external stakeholders.
  

What We Are Looking For

We need a surveyor who understands the intricacies of Local Government property management and is confident handling the practical challenges of school and educational site estates.

• Proven Track Record: Significant experience in commercial property management, specifically within a large public organisation or Local Government.
  

• Implementation Focus: Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters and deliver practical, innovative solutions.
  

• Expert Knowledge: Deep understanding of lease arrangements, licenses, deeds of variation, and the English legal/planning framework.
  

• Communication Skills: Exceptional diplomatic and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels, from elected officials to external contractors.
  

Requirements / Person Specification

• RICS Qualification: Must be a fully qualified Member of the RICS (Valuation or Commercial pathways).
  

• Experience in Education & Local Government: Proven experience managing commercial property portfolios within schools, educational sites, or Local Government.
  

• Commercial Property Expertise: Strong knowledge of lease arrangements, licenses, deeds of variation, and the English legal/planning framework.
  

• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional diplomatic and negotiation skills; ability to influence and build relationships with tenants, elected officials, and contractors.
  

• Implementation Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage complex property matters and deliver practical, results-driven solutions.
  

• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of Health & Safety, statutory regulations, and asset compliance requirements.
  

• Experience in public sector property strategy and asset optimisation.
  

• Familiarity with regeneration projects or broader borough property portfolios.
  

• Experience working collaboratively with Finance, Legal, and Regeneration teams.
  

• Ability to manage multi-site portfolios and prioritise workload effectively.
  

• Bi-Weekly payments