Asset Manager & Valuation Lead

Asset Manager & Valuation Lead

Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £361.97 per day PAYE
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site

LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Asset Manager & Valuation Lead to join Coventry City Council's Property & Development team.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an accomplished MRICS-qualified property professional to oversee a diverse commercial property portfolio while leading the Council's annual asset valuation programme.

The successful candidate will combine commercial asset management expertise with strong valuation knowledge, landlord and tenant experience and the ability to lead a small team of professional surveyors.

## Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of commercial investment properties, maximising income and improving asset performance.

Lead complex rent reviews, lease renewals and landlord and tenant negotiations.

Manage vacant properties, minimise void periods and secure favourable terms for new lettings.

Monitor rent arrears and work with Legal and Income teams to resolve outstanding cases.

Identify opportunities for income generation, cost reduction, lease re-gears and strategic asset improvements.

Lead the annual asset valuation programme, working with external valuers and reviewing valuations for financial reporting purposes.

Undertake valuation checks and challenges using market evidence, professional judgement and RICS standards.

Oversee service charge budgets, property maintenance requirements and portfolio performance.

Manage and develop a small team of Senior Estates Surveyors.

Provide professional advice to senior management and contribute to wider property strategies.
## Essential Requirements

MRICS qualified – full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Degree-level education in a relevant discipline.
Significant experience managing commercial property portfolios within the public or private sector.
Extensive commercial property valuation experience, particularly valuations for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, commercial property management and RICS professional standards.
Proven experience negotiating rent reviews, lease renewals and complex property agreements.
Previous leadership or team management experience.
Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence.

## Interested? Get in Touch!

If you're an experienced Chartered Surveyor with a strong background in commercial asset management and property valuation, we'd love to hear from you.
Elliott – LYNX Employment Services
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