Property Director
Have you led the full strategic direction of a property portfolio, shaping operational performance and future growth?
Are you ready to bring your commercial acumen and estates expertise to a senior leadership role?
Could this be your opportunity to lead a multi-site estate transformation, driving smarter investment, sustainability, and long-term value creation at Board level?
MacGregor Black is partnering with a Multi-Site Operation on the search for a Property Director. This is a permanent hybrid position, commutable to the East Midlands.
As Property Director, you will be accountable for the strategic management and optimisation of the company’s extensive property portfolio. This is a senior leadership role for a commercially astute and operationally aware property expert who can lead acquisition, development, compliance, and asset management strategies across a diverse and mission-critical estate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the property strategy, covering acquisition, leasehold/ freehold management, disposal, planning, development and capital investment
* Work in close partnership with Operations, Finance and Legal to align property plans with business expansion, consolidation and service delivery goals
* Oversee all aspects of estate management including lease negotiations, rent reviews, service charges, dilapidations and contract renewals
* Manage property-related capital expenditure programmes, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and aligned to operational needs
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, legal and regulatory standards across the entire property portfolio
* Identify opportunities to improve estate efficiency, reduce cost and increase environmental sustainability across sites
* Lead relationships with landlords, developers, planning authorities, legal counsel, surveyors and other key stakeholders
* Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting and risk management to the Board on property performance and pipeline projects
* Provide expert input into new developments, site expansions and strategic infrastructure investment planning
What We're Looking For:
* Proven track record in a senior property leadership role
* Extensive experience managing large, multi-site property portfolios and leading complex leasehold and freehold negotiations
* Strong technical knowledge of estates management, commercial property law, capital project delivery and facilities compliance
* Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and proven ability to translate business needs into long-term property plans
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and experience working at Board level
* Adept at managing external consultants, legal professionals, and contractors across development and operational phases
* Strong understanding of health & safety, planning, ESG and regulatory considerations within large-scale property operations
* Resilient, decisive and highly organised with a clear focus on cost efficiency, risk mitigation and operational continuity
For more information, contact Jon McNeish today.