Estates Leader — Property Asset Management & Strategy

FirstGroup plc; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free rail travel

Pension scheme

Health care plan

Discounted travel

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Great Western Railway in Swindon is seeking a proactive Head of Estates to lead day-to-day estates management of operational and commercial premises. You will drive lease negotiations, landlord relationships, and compliance, ensuring assets stay fit for purpose and deliver value across strategic locations including Stations, Depots and HQ.

Reporting to the Property Director, you will manage acquisitions and disposals, renewals, and performance of the asset portfolio within the ISO55001

Qualifications

• Qualification in Estates Management or Built Environment.
• MRICS certification.
• Professional membership of an external accreditation body.
• Extensive experience in Estates Management with various contract types.
• Awareness or experience in Property/Asset Management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on estates management across commercial and operational premises.
• Oversee lease renewals, rent reviews, and restructurings to maximise value.
• Manage landlord/tenant relationships and compliance (Fire Safety, Security, Maintenance).
• Collaborate with Head of Property Asset Management and Head of Infrastructure Strategy.
• Act as SME across other functions interfacing with assets.
• Drive value and income through station retail and portfolio management.

Skills

Organised

Stakeholder management

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Education

MRICS

Estates Management qualification

Job description

Great Western Railway in Swindon is seeking a proactive Head of Estates to lead day-to-day estates management of operational and commercial premises. You will drive lease negotiations, landlord relationships, and compliance, ensuring assets stay fit for purpose and deliver value across strategic locations including Stations, Depots and HQ.

Reporting to the Property Director, you will manage acquisitions and disposals, renewals, and performance of the asset portfolio within the ISO55001