Senior Asset Management Surveyor
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Basingstoke |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 804 |
Summary
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns an established property investment and operational portfolio principally comprising industrial, office and retail assets, with some other miscellaneous assets, valued at £288.9M producing an annual rental income of £19.3M. Rental income is a major contributor to the financial sustainability of the Council and the income received significantly exceeds that generated through the collection of Council Tax.
Following a reorganisation of property functions, we are looking to recruit a Senior Asset Management Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing the Council’s Investment and Operational portfolios. The role comprises of hands-on estate management and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan and contribute to other exciting new Corporate or regeneration projects.
The main duties will include:
Carrying out day to day investment portfolio duties arising from the commercial assets (both directly let properties and some ground leased properties) including;
Rent reviews, negotiating new lettings, lease renewals & generally dealing with all landlord and tenant matters including processing applications for landlord’s consent, surrenders and dilapidations.
Estate management of multi-let properties including managing service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents (where already appointed), debt monitoring and income management.
Inputting into Project Groups where these involve the role’s managed portfolio/ and or input on behalf of the Property Team
All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, Commercial agents, internal departments and colleagues within Property is key.
We are looking for candidates who are RICS qualified with experience in a commercial property environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of commercial leases. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.
This is an exciting opportunity due to retirement and the appointment offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the Council’s ambitious investment portfolio, leaving a lasting impact on the Borough.
About Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.
We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Our 2022 resident satisfaction survey rate was an impressive 93% - a figure that has remained consistently high in recent years and well above the South East’s 74% average and the national 80% average.
We are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to our team. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact our Principal Asset Management Surveyor, Daniel Cowin Daniel.Cowin@basingstoke.gov.uk 01256 845729.
Looking for your next exciting challenge? Then we would like to hear from you.
Following a reorganisation of property functions, we are looking to recruit a Senior Asset Management Surveyor within the Investment Portfolio Team, to join a team of property professionals responsible for managing the Council’s Investment and Operational portfolios. The role comprises of hands-on estate management and will play a key role in delivering the priorities of the council’s Annual Property Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plan and contribute to other exciting new Corporate or regeneration projects.
The main duties will include:
Carrying out day to day investment portfolio duties arising from the commercial assets (both directly let properties and some ground leased properties) including;
Rent reviews, negotiating new lettings, lease renewals & generally dealing with all landlord and tenant matters including processing applications for landlord’s consent, surrenders and dilapidations.
Estate management of multi-let properties including managing service charges and budgeting, overseeing Letting Agents (where already appointed), debt monitoring and income management.
Inputting into Project Groups where these involve the role’s managed portfolio/ and or input on behalf of the Property Team
All in accordance with the organisation’s constitution and the RICS guidelines. Developing good relationships with tenants, Commercial agents, internal departments and colleagues within Property is key.
We are looking for candidates who are RICS qualified with experience in a commercial property environment. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of commercial leases. Candidates must possess a full driving licence and access to their own transport to fulfil the duties of the role.
This is an exciting opportunity due to retirement and the appointment offers the chance to support the continued evolution of the Council’s ambitious investment portfolio, leaving a lasting impact on the Borough.
About Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.
We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Our 2022 resident satisfaction survey rate was an impressive 93% - a figure that has remained consistently high in recent years and well above the South East’s 74% average and the national 80% average.
We are excited to learn more about you and what you can bring to our team. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact our Principal Asset Management Surveyor, Daniel Cowin Daniel.Cowin@basingstoke.gov.uk 01256 845729.
Looking for your next exciting challenge? Then we would like to hear from you.
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