Property Manager

Network Space; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Space in Newton-le-Willows is seeking a Property Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of industrial properties. Reporting to the Property Director, you will manage repairs, maintenance, service charges, compliance and lease administration across multiple sites.

The role requires strong organisation, excellent communication with tenants and contractors, and proficiency with Office 365 and property IT systems. A UK driving licence is essential as travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in property or facilities management in commercial/industrial real estate.
• Understanding of property finance, service charges and lease administration.
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards for industrial property.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a portfolio of industrial properties including repairs and service contracts.
• Prepare and manage service charge budgets, expenditure and reconciliations.
• Carry out site health & safety inspections and maintain compliance records.
• Manage tenant relationships, lease administration, occupancy and rent collection.
• Coordinate with contractors, solicitors and asset managers to stay on track.
• Support acquisitions/disposals and manage business rates mitigation on vacant units.

Skills

Property management

Lease administration

Health & safety

Organisation

Communication

Office 365

IT systems

RICS (preferred)

Driving licence

Education

RICS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Property Manager | Newton-le-Willows | Network Space

Network Space is a commercial real estate developer, investor and manager specialising in industrial property across the North of England. We're looking for a Property Manager to join our Property team and take ownership of a portfolio of industrial properties.

About the role

Reporting to the Property Director, you'll be one of the main points of contact for our tenants — managing everything from repairs and maintenance to service charge budgets, compliance and lease administration. You'll build strong relationships with tenants and contractors, keep our sites running smoothly, and help us deliver high-quality, future-ready industrial space.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a portfolio of industrial properties, including repairs, maintenance and service contracts
• Preparing and managing service charge budgets, expenditure and reconciliations
• Carrying out regular site and health & safety inspections, keeping accurate compliance records
• Managing tenant relationships, lease administration, occupancy and rent collection
• Coordinating with contractors, solicitors, accountants and asset managers to keep everything on track
• Supporting acquisitions and disposals, and managing business rates mitigation on vacant units

What we're looking for

• Experience in property or facilities management, ideally within commercial or industrial real estate
• A good understanding of property finance, service charges and lease administration
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards relevant to industrial property
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, confident dealing with tenants, contractors, colleagues and capital partners
• Comfortable using Office 365 and property management/business IT systems
• RICS qualification (or working towards) preferred
• A full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is required

Why Network Space

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial property in the North of England, with real scope to grow your career and make a tangible impact on the sites you manage.