Property Manager Area Surveyor

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee day-to-day management of the Council’s commercial property portfolio. You will ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and managed efficiently while securing value for money and long-term estate condition.

You will provide professional guidance on maintenance, inspections, and compliance, coordinate works with the Building Surveying Team, and manage contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes for council assets and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commercial property management.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or willingness to undertake within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on building maintenance and property matters.
• Undertake regular property inspections and arrange remedial works as needed.
• Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance with priority to health and safety and statutory requirements.
• Monitor landlord and tenant lease obligations and take appropriate action.
• Manage contractors, monitor progress, quality and spend.
• Collaborate with Building Surveying Team to protect assets and extend building life.

Skills

Property management

Health & safety

Project management

Contractor coordination

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Property and Development Service plays a lead role in generating income and capital receipts for the Council through acquisitions, disposals and the proactive management of its extensive commercial property portfolio. These investments and management strategy play a key role in securing income to fund wider Council services for the benefit of local communities.

Teams within the service work in partnership with the private sector and key stakeholders to secure high quality investment in the city and deliver major mixed-use regeneration schemes, such as Friargate and City Centre South, which will create thousands of new homes and jobs for the city.

What is the job role?

The Commercial Property Management Team provides an effective day-to-day management service across the Council’s commercial property portfolio. The team is responsible for ensuring that properties are safe, well-maintained and managed efficiently, while achieving value for money and protecting the long-term condition of the estate.

As a Property Manager, you will:

• provide professional advice on building maintenance, repairs and specific property matters.
• undertake regular property inspections, identify maintenance and compliance issues, and arrange appropriate remedial works;
• coordinate reactive and planned maintenance, giving particular priority to health and safety and other statutory requirements;
• monitor relevant landlord and tenant lease obligations and take appropriate action where necessary;
• manage contractors and works, monitoring progress, quality, expenditure and performance; and
• work closely with the Building Surveying Team and other colleagues to protect Council assets and prolong the operational life of its buildings.

Applicants must demonstrate substantial relevant experience in commercial property management. You should either hold the NEBOSH General Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete the qualification within an agreed and reasonable timeframe following appointment.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive, organised property professional who can take ownership of their workload, exercise sound judgement, and pay close attention to detail.

You will have relevant experience of managing commercial property or a similarly varied property portfolio, together with a practical understanding of buildings, maintenance and repair. You should be able to identify issues, determine appropriate action and coordinate works in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.

You will also have:

• a working knowledge of project management principles and the ability to coordinate works from identification through to completion;
• a good understanding of health and safety, fire safety and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations;
• strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with tenants, contractors, professional advisers, colleagues and other stakeholders; and
• the ability to work independently, use your own initiative and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 29th September 2026 (Please note: the initial interview will be via Microsoft Teams)

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

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