Consultant / Senior Managing Agent – Estate & Vacant Property Management
Location: Flexible (Travel across SE, South, and SW of England required)
About the Role:
Here at Stephenson Halliday part of the RSK Group, we are seeking a Consultant / Senior Managing Agent to join our growing team delivering estate and vacant property management services across a diverse portfolio of sites.
This role will play a key part in supporting public sector clients, including large landowners, in the safe, compliant and cost-effective management of vacant land and property assets, including complex and high-risk sites.
The successful candidate will act as a lead consultant and Managing Agent, coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs, managing risk, and delivering high-quality estate management services throughout the asset lifecycle.
The Opportunity
You will work across a varied portfolio including:
* High-risk vacant sites, including those with structural, environmental or public safety constraints
* Brownfield land and development sites
* Strategic land holdings transitioning through acquisition, management and disposal
You will take ownership of projects from pre-acquisition through to ongoing management, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient delivery aligned to client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Estate & Site Management
* Act as Managing Agent for a portfolio of vacant sites, ensuring safe and compliant estate management
* Develop and implement site management strategies, inspection regimes and maintenance programmes
* Coordinate routine inspections and respond to ad hoc issues, maintaining detailed records and reporting.
* The role requires overseeing inspections and managing risks linked to site conditions, hazards, and public access.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
* Lead site-specific risk assessments and maintain risk registers
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and codes of practice (e.g. CDM Regulations, asbestos and fire safety requirements)
* Identify hazards and implement mitigation measures to protect public and site users
* The Managing Agent is responsible for implementing health, safety and environmental policies and ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
Pre-Acquisition & Asset Transition
* Support pre-acquisition activities including site inspections and risk appraisals
* Develop initial holding cost estimates and management strategies
* Coordinate site handover processes and early risk mitigation measures
Contract & Stakeholder Management
* Procure and manage contractors in line with framework and procurement requirements
* Manage site security, maintenance contractors and specialist consultants
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies and stakeholders
* You will also monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed to required standards.
Programme & Reporting
* Produce regular progress reports and attend client review meetings
* Maintain accurate records of inspections, risks and remediation actions
* Contribute to long-term management strategies and asset planning
* Regular reporting and maintaining auditable records is a core requirement of the role.
About You
We are looking for candidates with:
Essential
* Experience in estate management, property management, or land management
* Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management
* Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary delivery
* Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
* Experience working with public sector clients (e.g. Homes England or similar)
* Knowledge of managing vacant, brownfield or high-risk sites
* Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)
* Experience with CDM Regulations and environmental risk management
* Background in planning, surveying, engineering, or environmental consultancy
Why Join Us
* Work on high-profile, nationally significant land and property portfolios
* Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team within the RSK Group
* Opportunity to shape and expand a key service offering
* Flexible working and strong career development opportunities
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying your expertise to complex estate and land management challenges, we would love to hear from you.
For any questions or queries please do get in touch with the team today.
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