We are working closely with a local authority in Suffolk to assist with the appointment of a Property Manager, on a 6-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £23.96- £32.66 per hour
Summary:
The Property Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Property Department, ensuring the effective management, maintenance, development, and compliance of the Service's property portfolio. The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership for property-related activities, including preventative maintenance programmes, reactive repairs, estates management, budget management, contractor performance, and sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service property portfolio across operational and non-operational sites.
* Ensure all buildings, stations, and workplaces remain safe, compliant, operationally effective, and fit for purpose.
* Identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation, and asset optimisation.
* Act as the primary contact for property-related matters involving contractors, corporate property teams, tenants, and external service providers.
* Monitor income generation opportunities and recover costs from tenants and shared occupancy arrangements.
Qualifications:
* Relevant professional qualification in Property Management, Estates Management, Building Surveying, Facilities Management, Construction, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
* Recognised Management Qualification.
Essentials:
* Extensive knowledge of property and estates management principles.
* Strong understanding of building maintenance, compliance, health and safety, and asset management.
* Significant experience managing property, estates, facilities, or asset management services.
* Experience managing budgets, revenue streams, grants, and financial forecasts.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires a Standard DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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