Asset Appraisals Manager

Are you an Asset Manager, skilled at evaluating the financial and strategic value of housing stock?
My client has an immediate opportunity for a Strategic Asset Appraisals Manager to join their Asset Management team on a freelance or fixed term basis.
The successful applicant will focus on evaluating the financial and strategic value of a housing stock portfolio. The insights will directly inform decisions on whether assets should be retained and invested in or considered for alternative interventions such as redevelopment or disposal.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse financial and strategic property data to assess portfolio performance and recommend actions.
• Identify reasons for poor asset performance using robust data.
• Consolidate property performance intelligence across directorates to support asset grading.
• Evaluate necessary works and associated costs to maintain stock to statutory and regulatory standards (e.g., Decent Homes).
• Validate internal and external stock databases.
• Conduct asset inspections and develop project proposals.
• Collaborate with the Development team on potential redevelopment opportunities.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete property options appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Review leases, legal titles, and S106 agreements to identify constraints.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal assurance groups.
• Support the disposals programme by identifying low-value assets and preparing handover packs.
• Monitor voids and work with the Neighbourhoods Team on strategic decants.

• Strong knowledge of social housing, the wider housing sector, and the construction industry.
• Proven experience in interpreting, analysing, and presenting complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, databases, reporting tools, and PowerBI.
• Understanding of financial/business planning in social housing, including viability and options appraisals.
• Experience reviewing legal and planning documents (Desirable).
• Familiarity with planning and building control processes.
• Ability to work under pressure with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering team performance and business objectives.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, or RIBA (Desirable).