Asset Manager & Valuation Lead in Coventry, West Midlands
Posted by Service Care Solutions
£400 – £500 a day
Coventry · Temporary
West Midland based Council | £450–£500 per day | Inside IR35
Contract: 3-month initial contract
Location: Coventry – 2–3 days per week onsite
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Council in the West Midlands for an experienced Asset Manager & Valuation Lead to join their Property & Development team.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an MRICS-qualified property professional to take responsibility for a diverse commercial property portfolio, combining strategic asset management with leadership of the Council’s annual property valuation programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maximising commercial rental income, improving asset performance, managing landlord and tenant matters, and ensuring accurate property valuations for financial reporting purposes. The role will also involve managing a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors and contributing to wider property strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of commercial investment properties.
- Leading complex rent reviews, lease renewals and third-party referrals.
- Managing vacant properties, minimising void periods and maximising rental income.
- Monitoring rent arrears and working alongside legal and income teams to resolve issues.
- Identifying opportunities to improve asset performance through lease re-gears, asset reviews and investment strategies.
- Managing relationships with tenants, agents and key stakeholders.
- Leading the Council’s annual asset valuation programme, including working with external valuers and undertaking check and challenge processes.
- Reviewing and challenging commercial property valuations using market evidence and professional judgement.
- Managing and developing a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors.
- Deputising for senior management and supporting wider strategic property initiatives.
- MRICS qualified with a relevant degree.
- Significant experience in commercial property asset management.
- Extensive experience undertaking commercial property valuations for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
- Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, property management and RICS professional standards.
- Proven experience managing rent reviews, lease renewals and complex landlord and tenant matters.
- Previous team leadership or management experience.
- Full UK driving licence.
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