Property & Project Manager
Field-based | 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Property
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Property & Project Manager to take a lead role in managing and developing our national property portfolio of more than 650 services across the UK.
You’ll lead the Facilities & Compliance team, ensuring our properties remain safe, compliant, fit for purpose and cost effective. Working closely with the Head of Property, you’ll play a key role in delivering our property strategy, managing landlord and tenant relationships, overseeing maintenance programmes, and supporting major property and capital works projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused property professional who enjoys balancing strategic property management with operational delivery in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.
Key responsibilities
* Support delivery of the company’s property strategy, including lease renewals, re‑gears, rent reviews and landlord & tenant matters
* Build strong relationships with landlords, registered providers and external agents across the UK
* Manage internal and external property queries, providing timely updates and professional advice
* Support the planned and reactive maintenance strategy, working closely with Facilities & Compliance Managers
* Lead and manage a team of Maintenance Managers and Operatives, including performance management and disciplinary processes
* Carry out acquisition assessments, condition surveys, dilapidations surveys and site inspections as required
* Support delivery of capital works and planned maintenance programmes, providing regular updates to senior stakeholders
* Assist with budget forecasting for rents, service charges, insurance and professional fees
* Maintain accurate property and lease data within property management systems
* Contribute to national vendor management and tendering activity
* Act as a proactive property business partner to regional operational teams
What we’re looking for
Essential
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in property management across a large, multi‑site portfolio
* Strong experience in landlord & tenant matters, lease advisory and commercial property management
* Proven budget and vendor management skills
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance and regulatory requirements
* Proficient in MS Office 365 (particularly Excel) and property management/CAFM systems
* Full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable
* RICS accredited degree in Real Estate Management (or similar)
* MRICS qualification or working towards APC
* Experience delivering complex property transactions, including dilapidations
* Ability to produce floor plans, site surveys and use CAD or similar systems
* PRINCE2 or equivalent project management experience
* Experience managing refurbishment projects up to £2m
About you
You’ll be a confident, resilient and highly organised professional with a solutions‑focused mindset. You’ll be comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams, and able to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment.
Why join us?
* Opportunity to work across a large, diverse national portfolio
* Real scope to influence property strategy and drive improvements
* Collaborative and supportive leadership team
* Varied role combining strategic property management and hands‑on delivery