Property Manager

Description

Property Services Manager

Contract Length: 3 - 6 Months Initially

Rate: Inside IR35

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)We are currently supporting a council who are seeking an experienced Property Services Manager to join their Economic and Regeneration team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong commercial property management experience, including estate management, acquisitions, disposals, valuation, and commercial landlord/tenant issues.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:• Leading the estate management service across all operational and non-operational council buildings• Managing appointed Asset and Portfolio Managers, Property Managers, and Managing Agents for the Capital Portfolio Fund• Letting vacant floorspace and managing leases, licences, rent, and service charge reviews• Supporting the council's commercialisation agenda to maximise net commercial income• Advising on property valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and lease restructuring• Selecting, appointing, and managing external consultants and contractors• Overseeing EPC compliance and liaising with Building Services for any required works• Preparing reports for Council Committees, Officer/Member Working Groups, and providing instructions to Legal Services• Ensuring excellent tenant and licensee engagement and service delivery• Monitoring and improving estate performance through data analysis and contract management• Line-managing the Estates Surveyor and Facilities Manager and overseeing a GBP26.5m Capital Portfolio FundThe successful candidate will have:• Degree or equivalent in property, estates management, or surveying• RICS membership or working towards it• At least five years' experience in commercial property management, including senior management experience• Strong business and commercial acumen with proven track record of increasing net commercial income• Experience in property acquisitions, disposals, and strategic asset management• Knowledge of estate legislation, valuation, IT property systems, and Microsoft 365

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and one of the team will be in touch.

Ad ID: 5417774862