Commercial Property Manager

Harlow Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Harlow is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager to manage its diverse non-housing property portfolio. The role involves delivering estate management services, ensuring compliance, and supporting regeneration projects. Ideal candidates will have a valid degree in surveying or property management along with strong experience in property management and leasehold advisory services. The position offers a salary of £49,282 - £51,356 per annum and is full-time.

Benefits

Positive work/life balance

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee development opportunities

Employee benefits scheme

Responsibilities

• Representing the Council as landlord and landowner.
• Procuring and managing landlord services.
• Undertaking or procuring valuations.
• Managing lease negotiations and rent reviews.
• Supporting regeneration projects.
• Ensuring statutory compliance.
• Liaising with legal, finance, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Strong experience in leasehold advisory services and property management

Excellent negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of valuation principles

Knowledge of landlord & tenant law

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree or postgraduate diploma in surveying or property management

Job description

Overview

Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager/ Estates Surveyor to deliver estate and property management services across its diverse non-housing land and property portfolio, supporting the town’s regeneration and maximising income for the Council. In this pivotal role you will deliver estate management and leasehold advisory services, valuations, property transactions, and contribute to the Council’s strategic asset management function. You will ensure the Council’s properties are well-managed, compliant, and used or developed to deliver the Council’s corporate priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing the Council as landlord and landowner, ensuring best value is derived from our extensive investment, community and operational property portfolio.
• Procuring and managing landlord services.
• Undertaking or procuring valuations for various property-related purposes.
• Managing lease negotiations, rent reviews, and service charge accounts.
• Supporting regeneration projects through acquisitions, lettings, and ongoing management.
• Ensuring statutory compliance and maintenance of accurate property data sets.
• Liaising with legal, finance, insurance, and maintenance teams to deliver effective property services.

Experience and skills

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in surveying or property management.
• Strong experience in leasehold advisory services and property management.
• Knowledge of valuation principles, landlord & tenant law, and estate management.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Additional information

Salary: £49,282 - £51,356 per annum, Grade 15

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Permanent

Job reference: REQ000161

Package: Positive work/life balance, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities, and employee benefits scheme

Working hours: 37.5 per week (banking 30 minutes per week to be used towards the shutdown between Christmas and New year)

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Will Hales, Director Facilities & Assets on 01279 446852

Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance. Employees will attend their contractual place of work at least 4 days each week (pro rata for part-time). The Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities. Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.