Interim Property Lead Contract: 6 months (until end of February 2026) with potential extension Location: Midlands or other key UK locations (Cardiff, Exeter, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Norwich) - hybrid working with travel required for site visits Working Model: Hybrid, with travel required for site visits Interview Process: Initial interview via Teams; potential second stage face-to-face About the Role We are looking for an experienced Property Lead to support the delivery of new regional offices for a leading UK energy organisation. This is an exciting interim opportunity where you'll take ownership of setting up small regional offices, ensuring they are functional, well-branded, and aligned with the organisation's identity. Reporting to the Corporate Property Manager, you will manage multiple property projects simultaneously - from sourcing locations and managing commercial agreements to overseeing fit-outs, relocations, and stakeholder coordination. You will also support wider property initiatives across other sites in the UK. Key Responsibilities Lead the setup of new regional offices across the UK (typically 6-10 people), ideally in Cardiff, Exeter, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, and Norwich. Work with regional teams to confirm preferred locations. Source, assess, and negotiate serviced office options (e.g., Regus-style spaces). Oversee office setup including equipment, furniture, branding, and signage. Coordinate with internal teams (branding, comms, property) to ensure a consistent identity across sites. Support existing projects across other UK locations. Act as the central point of coordination to keep programmes on track. Ideal Candidate Strong project management skills (non-IT focused). Background in facilities management or commercial property. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams. Comfortable with site visits and property negotiations. Flexible, adaptable, and hands-on in approach. Additional Information Offices are small-scale, but branding is key to creating a professional environment. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with contractor policy (e.g., mileage or train fares). How to Apply If you have the skills and experience to deliver impactful property projects and want to play a key role in shaping new regional offices for a major energy organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via [Insert Application Link/Email] with your CV, quoting "Interim Property Lead Application" in the subject line. About Pontoon Pontoon is an employment consultancy dedicated to improving everyone's chances of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you