Property Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Group is seeking a Property Manager to lead the regional commercial property portfolio in the north of Scotland. You will develop strategy, oversee facilities management, lease negotiations, budgets and compliance while guiding teams and coordinating with landlords, legal advisers and contractors.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality properties, improving financial performance and maintaining safe, well-managed environments across hubs in north-east Scotland and the Isle of

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial property portfolios.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting and cost control.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel across the north of Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement housing and accommodation strategies to maximise portfolio performance.
• Lead lease negotiations and renewals with BB Property and inhouse Legal.
• Draft license agreements using specialist property knowledge.
• Monitor lease terms and compliance across portfolios and service charges budgets.
• Supervise a team of commercial and project management staff across hubs.
• Coordinate property maintenance to ensure safety and compliance.
• Foster positive tenant relations and liaise with landlords, agents and contractors.

Skills

Property management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Lease administration

Team leadership

Education

MRICS or CPM certification

Tools

Property management software

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Property Manager

Location: Aberdeen

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

As Property Manager, you will lead the effective management and operation of a diverse corporate property portfolio in the North of Scotland. You will take ownership of property strategy, facilities management, lease and supplier negotiations, budget control and compliance, while leading teams and working closely with internal stakeholders, landlords, legal advisers and contractors.

This is a varied and influential role offering the opportunity to improve property performance, maintain safe and high-quality working environments, and deliver an excellent service across key locations in the north-east of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute Housing and Accommodation strategy and other strategies to maximise the financial performance of the existing portfolio;
• Lead on negotiations with BB Property and our inhouse Legal team for all new lease agreements or lease renewals within the hubs.
• Draft license agreements using own specialist legal property knowledge;
• Monitor and manage lease agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions;
• Monitor and Manage service charge budgets / accounts – review and liaise with managing agents / landlords and proceed appropriately
• Engage contractors, vendors, and service providers as needed, negotiating contracts, leases and service agreements
• Lead and supervise a team of commercial and project management staff split per hub and FM Subcontractor staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the portfolio;
• Coordinate and supervise property maintenance and repair activities to ensure properties are well-maintained and comply with safety regulations;
• Implement best practices and standards to maintain high-quality property conditions and services;
• Foster positive tenant relations through regular communication and prompt resolution of issues and concern.
• Manage external suppliers including solicitors, surveyors and contractors including decision making to instruct on legal, financial, landlord and tenant matters.

Who we're looking for

• Solid understanding of the commercial property market and related regulations;
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, financial analysis and reporting;
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills and strong attention to detail for meticulous record keeping; providing support working in a fast-paced environment to meet targets and deadlines;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to maintain positive relationships with tenants, stakeholders, and service providers;
• Knowledge of property management software and tools;
• Full clean driving licence (travel is required);
• Professional certifications (e.g. MRICS, CPM) are advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of Construction Contracts and experience of operating of NEC3 is preferable

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that is shaping the UK's low-carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence - where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]