Principal Asset Manager/Surveyor

Location: Leicestershire - County Hall, Glenfield (Hybrid). Required on site 2 days a week, 1 of those days has to be Wednesday. Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella rate Inside IR35) Contract: End date - November 2026 Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Asset Surveyor to help manage and optimise its £519m commercial property portfolio. The portfolio includes offices, industrial and distribution properties, rural estates and development land. You'll lead on strategic asset management, investment appraisals, acquisitions, disposals, lease events and stakeholder negotiations, ensuring the portfolio delivers maximum value and supports the Council's long-term objectives. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver asset management and investment strategies across the commercial portfolio. • Identify opportunities to enhance asset performance through redevelopment, investment, leasing or disposal. • Undertake financial appraisals, viability assessments and investment analysis. • Lead negotiations on lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions and disposals. • Provide strategic valuation and asset management advice. • Manage external consultants including property agents, legal advisers and specialist consultants. • Ensure compliance with statutory, legal and governance requirements. • Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management, Corporate Property Steering Group and elected Members. • Support delivery of the Corporate Asset Management Plan and Investing in Leicestershire Programme. • Maintain accurate asset records using property management systems, GIS, CAD and related software. • Promote best practice in commercial estate management across the organisation About You • MRICS qualified (or equivalent experience). • Strong commercial asset management experience. • Proven background in valuations, landlord & tenant matters and investment appraisals. • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Public sector experience is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority and play a key role in shaping a diverse commercial property portfolio. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.