Do you want to lead, enable and deliver excellent public sector property policy and services for Scottish Ministers?
As a Principal Property Adviser you will represent Property and Construction Division (PCD) to deliver commercial property advice, manage the Scottish Minister’s core estate, and work collaboratively with the wider Scottish public sector bodies to identify and deliver property projects arising from the Single Scottish Estate (SSE) programme across Scotland and to inform and input to Scottish Government policy development relating to the built environment.
You will be responsible for leading on the delivery of commercial property advice to a range of public sector stakeholders, covering the acquisition and disposal of leased and owned assets, strategic asset management, shaping the future of the public sector estate, and providing advice to secure the best possible commercial position for the property needs of Scottish Ministers.
Responsibilities
Managing a team of surveyors providing property advice in the delivery of the Scottish Government Estate and in support of Public Bodies with estates interests.
Leading property projects covering asset management, acquisition and disposal and property investment.
Providing robust commercial property advice, scrutiny and assurance during the commercial negotiations, including writing tenders for the procurement of and management of external commercial property advisers and appointed legal team and directing negotiating strategies.
Overseeing accurate and timely input to internal management reporting tools and advisory papers and annual budgeting.
Providing strategic leadership on property through the Single Scottish Estate program.