Your newpany
We are supporting a well-established and valued client with an exciting new opportunity in their team. We have an opportunity to work for the property arm of a varied group ofpanies with an extensive portfolio ofmercial property and development land throughout East Anglia. The Property team manages the day-to-day of the estates, including supporting ongoing development projects, estate and facilities management. The estate consists ofmercial assets alongside brownfield and greenfield development sites, forming part of an active development programme.
Your new role
Reporting directly to the Group Head of Property, you will manage an in-house property team of 8 staff. Alongside leading, shaping and supporting the team, you will personally manage a portfolio ofmercial properties and ensure the effective delivery of all estate management functions.
This role is ideal for a proactive leader who can balance day‑to‑day operations with long‑term strategic thinking.
Your responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership - 30%
• Leading, supporting and coordinating the property team to deliver strategic objectives across the division
• Acting as the first point of contact for operational queries and team guidance
• Ensuring a high quality, consistent service across all estate management activities
• Work with the SLT to shape and develop the team
Estate Management - 70%
You will deliver a full range ofmercial property management duties, including:
• Lease renewal and rent review negotiations
• Managing and instructing external letting agents
• Tenant liaison and relationship management
• Service charge oversight (with support from FM and Finance colleagues)
• Handling tenant applications, alterations and alienation requests
• Property inspections, repairs, and dilapidations
• Supporting credit control processes with the in-house team
• Providing professional real estate advice and general practice surveying guidance
• Contributing to development site activity as required
• Maintain full statutorypliance across building systems and safety standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Manage operational budgets and support long term maintenance and capital planning
This is a varied role thatbines leadership with hands-on professional practice, ideal for an experiencedmercial property manager or general practice surveyor seeking broader responsibility within a successful privately owned group.
What you'll need to succeed
• RICS qualified
• Strong background inmercial property management or general practice surveying
• Experience in lease events, landlord & tenant matters, and service charge management
• Ability to lead, coach and support a small operational team
• Excellentmunication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, professional approach with the ability to work across a diverse estate
What you'll get in return
Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, including a 1 hour unpaid break ( hours per week)
Holiday Entitlement: 31 days (including bank holidays)
Vehicle included: Nissan Navara or similar
This is a varied leadership role within a well established East Anglian property portfolio