MRICS Principal Asset Surveyor -Local Authority

Temporary job - MRICS, Estate Asset Surveyor, local authority
A large and busy property services team within a local authority has the need for interim support as a principle asset surveyor.
This initial 3-month contract with the potential to be extended. The busy strategic property team need an experienced General Practice Surveyor who has good landlord and tenant skills and who is used to negotiating asset management deals, ideally in a Corporate Landlord environment. The cases can be quite complex, and you will need to be able to take the cases forward with minimum levels of supervision. It would be helpful if you could also handle a caseload of disposal cases too. 2 days per week in the office at County Hall will be required.
Job Duties

Develop and produce asset management and investment strategies and programmes. Identify surplus and under-performing assets and develop appropriate value-add initiatives and/or disposal plans.Undertake rigorous financial and commercial appraisals to assess feasibility and ensure value for money solutions for new lettings, rent reviews, renewals, refurbishments etc.Lead commercial negotiations with key stakeholders, developers, partners etc, and achieve the best outcome for the Council.Commission and monitor external property and legal advice in compliance with LCC processes to ensure high-quality, timely outcomes.Ensure all statutory and legal obligations relating to the portfolio are met, and the portfolio is managed to the highest professional standards, including ensuring all consents and legal agreements being in place prior to any building works taking place.Provide valuation and strategic asset management advice to assess suitability of assets for retaining/disposal/development and potential investment opportunities.Promote best practice and expertise in the asset management activity delivered by the Council and advise on the development of related management practices and procedures.Ensure effective corporate governance of property-related decisions is in place for the effective management of property assets.Provide strategic asset management advice, guidance, information and support to the Council, elected Members, related customers, stakeholders and external partners and to represent the Council at meetings with outside bodies as appropriate, including deputising for the Development & Commercial Estates Manager as needed.Provide specialist advice for projects, write reports with recommendations for Corporate Property Steering Group (CPSG), relevant government departments, external bodies and clients, as appropriate.Provide input for the annual IiLP Report, the Corporate Asset Management Plan and other plans and strategies required for the effective management of all assets owned and or occupied by the county council for its service delivery.Ensure accurate management information is recorded in a timely manner using an Asset Management System, CAD, GIS and other software as required.Ensure that all work carried out is performed in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures, including health & safety, statutory compliance and energy saving initiatives are also met across the portfolio.Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.
This role is 5 days a week with two days in the office at County Hall just off the M1 junction for Coalvill/Ashby De la Zouch.
It is inside IR35 and offers £400-500 per day depending on relevant local government experience (Umbrella). PAYE is available at a lower rate.
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