Strategic Lead

Overview

We are looking for an experienced chartered surveyor to provide strategic leadership and management of the Council’s internal Asset Management Team and external multi‑disciplinary consultants in the delivery of the Council’s property‑related programmes. As the lead for the Council’s property assets you will help us maximise the benefits we drive from our estate, oversee a diverse range of assets, and ensure service occupiers thrive while our commercial assets deliver forecasted returns.

This exciting opportunity involves leading the Asset Management Team, driving innovation and creativity, and managing a portfolio of over 900 assets with a combined value of over £700M. You will shape our estate strategy, report to the Group Manager, and provide strategic advice across the Council to identify best property solutions and continuously challenge the status quo of the operational estate.

• Lead the Council’s internal Asset Management Team and external multi‑disciplinary consultants.
• Strategically manage diverse property assets to maximise benefits and forecast returns.
• Drive innovation, creativity, and portfolio‑wide delivery plans.
• Provide strategic advice to services across the Council, identifying best property solutions.
• Continuously challenge and optimize the operational estate to maximize value.
• Exercise professional commercial judgement and financial acumen in all decisions.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, delivering excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Chartered member of RICS.
• Strong track record in multi‑disciplinary consultant team environments, delivering asset‑focused outcomes in innovative and creative ways.
• Experience in a public sector environment is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Valid driving licence.