Property Services Manager
Contract Length: 3 - 6 Months Initially
Rate: Inside IR35
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)
We are currently supporting a council who are seeking an experienced Property Services Manager to join their Economic and Regeneration team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong commercial property management experience, including estate management, acquisitions, disposals, valuation, and commercial landlord/tenant issues.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading the estate management service across all operational and non-operational council buildings
• Managing appointed Asset and Portfolio Managers, Property Managers, and Managing Agents for the Capital Portfolio Fund
• Letting vacant floorspace and managing leases, licences, rent, and service charge reviews
• Supporting the council’s commercialisation agenda to maximise net commercial income
• Advising on property valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and lease restructuring
• Selecting, appointing, and managing external consultants and contractors
• Overseeing EPC compliance and liaising with Building Services for any required works
• Preparing reports for Council Committees, Officer/Member Working Groups, and providing instructions to Legal Services
• Ensuring excellent tenant and licensee engagement and service delivery
• Monitoring and improving estate performance through data analysis and contract management
• Line-managing the Estates Surveyor and Facilities Manager and overseeing a Capital Portfolio Fund
The successful candidate will have:
• Degree or equivalent in property, estates management, or surveying
• RICS membership or working towards it
• At least five years’ experience in commercial property management, including senior management experience
• Strong business and commercial acumen with proven track record of increasing net commercial income
• Experience in property acquisitions, disposals, and strategic asset management
• Knowledge of estate legislation, valuation, IT property systems, and Microsoft 365
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and one of the team will be in touch.