Property Manager

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and rescue service in Exeter is seeking a Property Manager to oversee property management and project delivery. This role requires strong project management skills and a chartered membership in RICS, RIBA, or CIOB for a competitive salary starting at £48,266 per annum. You will be responsible for maintaining property standards, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Interested candidates should apply through our website before the closing date of 7 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property and estate management.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve property stock to high standards.
• Manage revenue and capital projects effectively.
• Provide specialist advice on property-related matters.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Consultation

Cost Estimation

Property Management

Legislation Compliance

Education

Degree in Property Management or similar

Chartered membership of RICS, RIBA or CIOB

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, has the opportunity for 2 Property Managers to join our Estates team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. These are permanent, full-time positions (37 hours per week) that offer a competitive salary starting at £48,266 rising annually to £51,356 per annum, and if the successful candidate is a chartered member of RICS, RIBA or CIOB then they will also receive a market supplement allowance (subject to annual review) of up to £5,000 in addition to the salary quoted above.

As a Property Manager, you will work in partnership with the Senior Property Manager and the Head of Estates to maintain and improve Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority’s property stock to a high standard, ensuring that it is effective, efficient, safe and operationally fit for purpose. You will be responsible for preparing and managing a programme of revenue and capital projects (including Capital Expenditure responsibility), and ensure the Authority is compliant with relevant legislation and other statutory duties.

You will be responsible for property and estate management related matters, providing specialist advice and guidance at all levels within the organisation, and also hold a specialist responsibility as a departmental lead in one of the following through the key stages of the property life cycle:

Design & Specification

Project & Cost Management

Key Responsibilities

• Consultation with stakeholders and end users
• Development of cost plans
• Obtaining Planning and Building Regulation approvals
• Preparation of specifications and Tender documentation
• Obtaining and evaluation of Tenders
• As the project lead provide direction, coordination and leadership to consultants ensuring all projects are delivered to programme, budget and expected standards, leading projects from concept to completion
• Undertake end of project analysis to include handover of projects to end users, ensuring all manuals, guarantees and relevant/associated documentation is provided
• Liaise with all stakeholders in relation to implementation of capital, maintenance and improvement works to ensure effective management and execution of all projects
• Liaise on property related matters at all levels within the organisation, including Senior Management and Fire Authority members together with Local Authorities, Utilities, Partner Organisations and Stakeholders
• Assist in general estate management matters relating to Authority property interests; to include boundary disputes, rights of light, dilapidations and party wall matters
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, write project briefs and plan, and prepare programmes with consideration to whole of life investment
• Manage and coordinate, in partnership with the procurement category manager, the supplier selection / tender process, monitoring and reviewing of contractor performance
• Responsible for the creation of reports and updates on the progress of project works in relation to functional responsibilities held
• Produce, implement and maintain project delivery plans including programme schedules, communication plans and project risk registers
• Project manage the budget, progress and quality of construction projects ensuring the Authority is fully compliant with relevant legislation and that the Authority interests are fully protected ensuring that works are delivered in accordance with specifications, contracts and policies
• Perform Contract Administrator duties under the relevant form of contract, with responsibility for the correct and timely validation and issue of contract payments and contract certificates
• Undertake duties as required under CDM regulations and Building Safety Act, to include where appropriate the role of Client Advisor and/or Principal Designer ensuring associate risks are identified and appropriately managed
• Undertake inspections and surveys including but not limited to structural building, condition, asbestos, pre-acquisition and disposal surveys. In the execution of such duties to maintain and competently use specialist

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Matthew Wyon-Brown – Senior Property Manager on 01392 872275, or via email: [e-mail]

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Property Manager please click ‘apply’ today on our website, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 23:59hrs Sunday 7 December 2025