RQ1692687- Asset Manager (Housing) - Grade 10*
28 days ago
Wokingham
Asset Manager (Housing) Location: Local Authority (on behalf of client) Contract: 2-month rolling contract Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella) Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Asset Manager (Housing) to support a local authority with the delivery of its operational and strategic asset management functions. This is a key role responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of council-owned land and buildings, driving value, ensuring compliance, and supporting the authority’s wider property strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Asset Management • Lead on the development, delivery, and implementation of the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and associated plans., • Drive proactive asset management initiatives that optimise the performance, value, and utilisation of the council’s estate., • Undertake asset surveys, valuations, and prepare professional reports for disposals, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making., • Prepare options appraisals to support acquisition, disposal, investment, and redevelopment decisions., • Lead negotiations on Heads of Terms for new leases, renewals, rent reviews, and other landlord and tenant matters., • Lead on the acquisition and disposal of land and property, ensuring full due diligence and compliance with legislative requirements., • Manage the corporate Asset Management System, ensuring accurate and up-to-date property records., • Provide expert property and regeneration advice to senior leadership, including the Strategic Head of Property and Commercial Services., • Offer specialist consultancy support to service departments on a wide range of property-related matters within a mixed commercial portfolio.Requirements, • Proven experience in asset management within a public sector or local authority environment., • Strong technical knowledge of valuations, landlord and tenant legislation, and commercial property management., • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and report-writing skills.