Development and Commercial Estates Manager

Reed; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Development & Commercial Estates Manager to lead a high-value property portfolio exceeding £500m. This role is essential for driving financial resilience and supporting service delivery across various assets, including offices and logistics. Candidates should possess senior experience in estates or asset management, strong commercial insight, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. A full driving license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex property portfolios.
• Track record of delivering commercial growth.
• Confident managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a large investment and commercial property programme.
• Drive strategic planning and asset performance.
• Develop acquisition and disposal strategies.
• Oversee capital and revenue programmes.

Skills

Senior experience in estates, asset management or property development

Strong commercial insight

Excellent stakeholder and communication skills

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a major public sector organisation for an experienced Development & Commercial Estates Manager to lead a high-value, multi-asset property portfolio exceeding £500m.

This role plays a key part in driving financial resilience, supporting service delivery, and delivering commercial growth across a diverse estate including offices, industrial, logistics, rural assets and development land.

The Role

• Lead and deliver a large investment and commercial property programme.
• Drive strategic planning, asset performance and long-term estate optimisation.
• Develop and implement acquisition, disposal and investment strategies.
• Identify underperforming assets and lead value-add or disposal plans.
• Oversee capital and revenue programmes, budgets and reporting.
• Manage internal teams and external consultants to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Prepare strategic reports and maintain robust governance for all property decisions.
• Represent the organisation with key stakeholders and external partners.

About You

• Senior experience in estates, asset management or property development.
• Strong commercial insight with a track record of delivering results.
• Confident managing complex portfolios and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.
• Full driving licence required.