Commercial Property Development Manager

Location: Hybrid - travel to various sites across the UK - Nottingham being head office
Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £65,920 FTE + £7,000 car allowance (pro rata)

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Development Manager / Estate Surveyor / Investment & Development Surveyor to join a busy Estates team on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

This is a senior commercial property role with responsibility for acquiring and leasing new "build to suit" distribution depots, mapping geographical locations assessing market availability and negotiating leases, acting as the "intelligent client"

You will play an important role in supporting major estate developments, lease events, acquisitions, disposals and property change projects, working closely with senior stakeholders and external property advisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a commercial property portfolio, including lease renewals, break options, rent reviews and lease expiries.
• Lead and support property acquisitions and disposals.
• Manage landlord relationships and provide commercial property advice.
• Provide commercial oversight of property development and change projects.
• Assess property risks, costs and operational implications and make clear recommendations.
• Support the development of business cases and governance submissions.
• Oversee business rates, property insurance and associated compliance.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external advisers to ensure value for money and effective property management.

About You

Extensive commercial property management experience is essential.

• Proven experience managing commercial property portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of leases, landlord relationships and property risk.
• Experience of acquisitions, disposals and complex property projects.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including option appraisal and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of business rates, property insurance and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within structured governance or approval processes.
• Experience within logistics, industrial or large-scale operational environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £65,920 FTE salary
• £7,000 annual car allowance, pro rata
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working
• Senior and varied commercial property role
• Opportunity to work on significant property and estate projects