Principal Asset Manager

Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside a local authority based in Slough to appoint a talented Principal Asset Manager on a contract basis.

As a Principal Asset Manager , you will lead effective programme and project management to deliver innovative asset management solutions for major regeneration projects.

About the role :

• To lead effective programme and project management to deliver innovative asset management solutions for retained property including effective community consultation and developing excellent working relationships with client departments.
• To support the Group Manager Place Delivery by ensuring the Council's Asset
• Management Plan is prepared, effectively deployed and delivered, progress monitored and the source information kept fully up to date.
• To support the Group Manager Place Delivery by optimising the widest community benefit and value for money through the managed deployment of all property in which the Council has an interest.
• To lead the delivery of cost-effective project related asset assembly and disposal to minimise capital expenditure / secure capital receipts in a timely manner whilst securing best value.
• With the other Property Project Managers, to deliver a high quality asset management service by leading and managing Project Officers.
• To be an expert adviser for asset management and valuation and support the Group Manager Place Delivery by developing and implementing policies for operational and non-operational assets to ensure they are managed in accordance with best practice and meets service needs.
• To effectively manage and keep under review the project budgets.
• To establish effective systems for project communications, performance and risk management together with procuring and managing the procurement of construction / refurbishment contracts.
• To undertake and commission a broad range of asset management work including: valuation, asset valuation, rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings, development appraisals and insurance valuations, and general estate management including the supervision of external consultants.
• To provide high quality and timely advice to the public, Council (including advising the Cabinet, Scrutiny and Overview Committees and its sub-Committees and Panels), Members, the Chief Executive, the Executive Director of Housing & Property and other officers on all aspects of valuation and asset management issues.
• To be responsible for the achievement and maintenance of high professional standards, including an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and Practice.
• To promote corporate working, undertake corporate projects as required and undertake any other duties that are consistent with the Council's expectations of a manager at this level.
• To utilise information and communications technology in a way that maximises both personal efficiency and customer service.
• To carry out any other duties required from time to time by the Group Manager Place Delivery within the reasonable ambit of the post holder, commensurate with grade and experience.

About you :

• Significant experience of effectively delivering innovative asset management solutions including procuring and managing the procurement of construction and refurbishment contracts.
• Substantial experience of community consultation and involvement in options appraisals and / or planning for real to determine the future use of assets.
• Experience of securing wide community benefit and value for money from property.
• Substantial experience of successfully supporting the development, deployment, delivery and monitoring of corporate asset management plans / strategies.
• Experience of leading and managing human, financial and physical resources.
• Significant experience in commercial asset management and / or valuation.
• Substantial experience of managing land assembly and disposals.
• Substantial experience of effective project communications, performance and risk management including introducing / developing procedures forbest practice.
• Experience of using information technology to deliver service improvement
• Substantial experience of preparing and presenting reports on complex issues to Committees/Boards. An understanding of the major opportunities and challenges facing local government in relation to property and asset management.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework within which local government operates with particular regard to optimising wide community benefit from the deployment of property assets and related procurement practice.
• Knowledge and principles of best practice in regeneration, valuation, estate management and asset management

What's on offer:

• Contract role
• Monday to Friday
• £450 per day (Negotiable DOE)

If you've got what it takes and would love to find out more information or apply, either:

• Hit the apply button now and follow the steps
• Contact Chris Wilkinson on
• Email your CV to

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

Spencer Clarke Group offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Chris Wilkinson on remembering to include your details as well