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Property Manager
- Location London
- Job type Contract
- Salary £600 per day
- Discipline Local Government
- Reference JED23
Interim Commercial Property Manager
Location: London
Contract Type: Interim
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £600 per day Umbrella
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Property Surveyor to provide expert guidance and operational management of our diverse commercial property portfolio. This includes retail, leisure, office, industrial units, and ancillary residential assets. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering a new strategic asset management programme aligned with future business plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Council’s commercial property portfolio.
- Conduct property inspections and value assessments.
- Oversee rent collection and collaborate with tenants and revenue teams.
- Lead leasing and landlord & tenant activities, including backlog lease events.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Identify service gaps and provide strategic property management advice.
- Maximise occupancy, financial efficiency, and value for money.
- Support budget planning and income forecasting.
- Prepare high-quality reports and financial analysis.
- Contribute to the development of new asset management structures.
- Collaborate with Council subsidiaries to deliver strategic property plans.
- Represent the Council as a subject matter expert internally and externally.
- Provide leadership and clarity to assigned staff.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in commercial property management within public or private sectors.
- MRICS or RICS qualified
- Strong understanding of asset management, leasing, and compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to deliver strategic and operational property solutions.