Job Description
Property Director
Private Rural Estate Portfolio
Full-time | Based in Wiltshire must be able to travel to Shropshire
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional Property Director to take strategic and operational responsibility for a substantial and diverse rural property portfolio owned by a high-profile private organisation.
This is a senior leadership role offering full oversight of capital development, asset management, and long-term estate strategy across multiple rural estates. The successful candidate will work closely with the Estate Director and lead an in-house professional team, while directing best-in-class external advisers and contractors.
The role offers rare exposure to complex heritage assets, agricultural infrastructure, residential and commercial property, and significant capital projects — with the autonomy to shape outcomes and add long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Capital Projects
* Lead capital expenditure projects across multiple rural estates, managing the full lifecycle from concept and feasibility through design, planning, procurement, delivery, and handover
* Define clear project objectives and ensure focus, quality, and value throughout
* Oversee tendering processes, including preparation of client briefs, schedules of works, and contractor selection
* Manage and administer contracts, with experience of the JCT suite advantageous
* Carry out regular site inspections across development projects and the wider portfolio
Asset & Estate Management
* Direct the asset management of a large rural property portfolio (200+ assets), including residential, commercial, agricultural, and mixed-use property
* Develop and implement business plans, leasing strategies, refurbishment programmes, and tenant management approaches
* Ensure assets are managed proactively, sustainably, and in alignment with long-term estate objectives
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
* Line manage in-house building surveyors and coordinate multidisciplinary external consultant teams
* Build strong, trusted relationships with tenants, professional advisers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
* Encourage innovation, challenge conventional approaches, and foster a collaborative, value-driven culture
Financial & Commercial Oversight
* Monitor and control project and estate budgets to meet cost, value, and performance targets
* Interrogate proposals from consultants and contractors to secure optimal commercial and technical outcomes
* Track, analyse, and report key project and asset performance metrics
Reporting & Governance
* Prepare and present project updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to the Estate Director
* Demonstrate a deep understanding of the “how” and “why” behind recommendations, providing concise and confident advice to support decision-making
* Share lessons learned across projects and teams to drive continuous improvement
About You
You will be a commercially astute, highly credible property professional with the gravitas and discretion required for a senior private-estate appointment.
You will bring:
* 8+ years’ experience in property development or project management, ideally within a rural estates environment
* Strong working knowledge of rural property, estate infrastructure, and agricultural contexts (advantageous)
* Demonstrable experience delivering complex capital projects and managing large property portfolios
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RICS) combined with robust project management expertise
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
* A highly organised, analytical, and financially literate mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
* A professional, personable, and confident presence, capable of representing a high-profile private organisation
* The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and handle sensitive matters with absolute discretion