Job Description
Interim Property Manager (3–6 Months) – (Public Estate)
Location: West Yorkshire
Contract: Interim, 3–6 months initially
Start: ASAP
Day-rate: c £350 Per Day
OVERVIEW
MRG is seeking a skilled, Interim Property Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for a diverse estate portfolio. This role will play a key part in managing a wide range of properties, ensuring compliance, optimising leases, and supporting strategic decision‑making during a period of organisational change.
This assignment is ideal for a property professional with strong estates, asset management, or commercial property experience—particularly within complex, multi‑site environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the day‑to‑day management of this organisations estate, including commercial and leased properties.
Manage estate‑related legal matters, property issues, and project planning in tenanted areas.
Work with internal stakeholders to negotiate lease terms, break clauses, licences, and renewals.
Monitor key lease events to ensure proactive management of expiries, rent reviews, and break dates.
Support acquisitions and disposals activity.
Coordinate structural surveys and property condition assessments.
Work with external advisors on asset valuations.
Lead on dilapidations processes and ensure smooth lease terminations.
Liaise with advisors on business rates matters.
Act as the primary point of contact for tenants and commercial partners.
Maintain accurate property and lease data records.
Contribute to medium‑ and long‑term estates strategy, including future disposals and commercial opportunities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Strong experience in property or estates management (public sector would be advantageous).
Proven capability in commercial property, leasing, transactions, and tenant relationship management.
Understanding of compliance, surveys, valuations, and technical estate matters
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate autonomously and deliver at pace in a complex organisation
Professional qualification such as MRICS or working towards