Development Project and Asset Manager

North Somerset Council • Weston, FL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

North Somerset Council is seeking a Development Project and Asset Manager to join its Projects and Property Team. The team manages the acquisition, disposal, leasing in and leasing out of accommodation in support of the Council’s strategic aims and Capital Programme; provides valuation and estate management services, including landlord and tenant matters; undertakes audit-related valuations, including annual Red Book asset valuations for accounting purposes; and supports development project delivery.

The role supports mixed-use development management, project development, design, land acquisition, valuation and asset management. It includes providing Red Book valuations for capital accounting, identifying and implementing actions to develop, adapt or dispose of property assets in line with service needs and the Strategic Asset Management Plan, and leading lease negotiations on behalf of the wider Council. The postholder will also provide commercial advice and manage a landlord and tenant caseload across the Council’s estate, negotiating commercial terms.

This is a Flexible Worker role, normally involving two to three days in the office and work from home depending on the task. More office attendance may be needed during induction, and working arrangements can be discussed. The Council offers training to support work-life balance, time management and team communication.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (NQF level 6), or have evidenced extensive experience in estate management, property and land development or surveying.
• Be a qualified and practicing member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Have significant and wide-ranging practical experience and knowledge of property estate management and Red Book valuations.

Nice To Haves

• Post-qualification experience in a public- or private-sector valuation and property-related setting.
• Knowledge of relevant property-related statutes and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Support mixed-use development management, project development, design, land acquisition, valuation and asset management.
• Provide Red Book valuations for capital accounting purposes.
• Propose and implement actions to develop, adapt or dispose of property assets to meet service requirements and align with the Strategic Asset Management Plan and established corporate governance for decision making.
• Lead lease negotiations with external parties on behalf of the wider Council, acting as both tenant and landlord.
• Provide commercial advice to colleagues.
• Manage a portfolio of landlord and tenant cases relating to the Council’s estate and negotiate commercial terms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive staff groups and forums, including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days of annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level