Property Development Manager - MID07186

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a part-time Development Manager to oversee property services while delivering rationalisation and development proposals. This role requires strong management skills and oversight of property transactions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and professional membership. The position offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a salary based on 27 hours per week. Candidates should apply before the closing date of 4 January 2026.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuer status is essential.
• Experience of managing budgets and tenancy contracts would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a wide range of property related services.
• Plan and oversee property sales, purchases, and lettings.
• Support essential Council services to deliver best value.

Skills

Experience in managing budgets

Tenancy contracts management

Staff training and development

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

Job Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Midlothian Council Property & Estates team as a Development Manager, overseeing a wide range of property related services in support of the fastest growing local authority in Scotland.

The successful postholder will have a diverse portfolio of work, delivering Midlothian Council’s property rationalisation and development proposals by planning and overseeing the process for the sale and purchase and letting of property assets, supporting essential Council services and delivering best value.

This is a part time role, comprising 27 hours per week. Midlothian Council is happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and is committed to hybrid working with no mandated days for office working.

Should you have any queries about the role please contact [e-mail]

Knowledge

A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuer status is essential

Experience of managing budgets and tenancy contracts would be helpful as would staff training and development experience.

Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Property Development Manager

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 27 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 27 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £40,856.94 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.