We are recruiting for a senior-level Group Property Manager to join Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. This stand-alone leadership role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property professional to take full ownership of our diverse property portfolio, including manufacturing sites, leased commercial buildings, and sublet properties across the UK and Ireland.
While your home base is flexible, being within easy reach of the Midlands would be ideal due to the geographic distribution of our sites.
This is not a facilities management role. This role is entirely focused on strategic and transactional property management for the group.
As Group Property Manager, you’ll work closely with business leaders and external providers to strategically manage and optimise our property estate. You will lead all property transactions, manage landlord and tenant obligations, oversee property-related legal compliance, and ensure our property strategy supports wider business objectives.
Acquisitions & Disposals: Lead strategic property transactions aligned with business needs
M&A Support: Conduct due diligence and manage property aspects of acquisitions and divestments
Lease Management: Oversee lease terms, renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, and negotiations (as both landlord and tenant)
Strategic Estate Planning: Partner with business units to align property decisions with long-term goals
Financial Oversight: Database Integrity: Maintain and enhance the property data management system
You’ll need to be confident working autonomously, taking full ownership of your portfolio, and driving value through proactive property management. You’ll have a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a track record of influencing at senior levels.
Proven experience in a senior property role, managing a diverse, multi-site portfolio
Deep understanding of property law, leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant responsibilities
Strong financial acumen and experience in budget planning and reporting
Proficiency in property management software and systems
Degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Surveying, law or similar is preferred and Professional certifications such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or similar are also highly desirable.
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. 25 hours a week, though if you need some flexibility- we’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you.