Job Description

We are working closely with a local authority in Pembrokeshire to assist with the appointment of an Estates Manager/Chartered Surveyor, on a 3- months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £381.88- £499.18 per day



Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Estates Manager / Chartered Surveyor to lead the strategic and operational management of the Council's corporate property portfolio. The role will support the delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan, provide professional property advice across the Council, oversee asset valuations in accordance with CIPFA guidance, and lead a team of Property Asset Managers to deliver high-quality estate management services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Council's commercial and corporate property portfolio to maximise income and support strategic business objectives.
• Support internal departments through regular reviews of operational property requirements to ensure assets remain fit for purpose and deliver value for money.
• Prepare and present professional reports, business cases, valuations, and recommendations for senior management, Cabinet, committees, and elected members.
• Lead, supervise, and support Property Asset Managers (Surveyors), ensuring effective workload allocation, performance management, and professional development.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Estate Management, Real Estate, Property Management, Surveying, or a related discipline (essential).
• Chartered Surveyor status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) (MRICS/FRICS) (essential).

Essentials:

• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial estate management or corporate property management.
• Proven experience in landlord and tenant matters, including lease negotiations, rent reviews, lease renewals, assignments, licences, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Experience undertaking or overseeing property valuations in accordance with CIPFA guidance and RICS professional standards.
• Expert knowledge of commercial estate management and property legislation.
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant law, lease management, valuation principles, and asset management.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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