Property Tech Programme Manager - FTC

British Land; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK real estate company is seeking a Property Technology Programme Manager responsible for driving the roadmap of strategic technology delivery. You will manage multiple workstreams while ensuring budget compliance and project success. The ideal candidate has experience in programme management within the Real Estate sector, strong communication skills, and knowledge of emerging Prop Tech trends. This role offers an opportunity to shape technology strategies in innovative building projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver complex technology programmes on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across various teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of property technology initiatives across various domains.
• Maintain and evolve the Prop Tech roadmap to reflect stakeholder needs.
• Ensure programmes meet objectives on time and within budget.

Skills

Programme & Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication & Presentation

Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills

Governance & Risk Management

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Change Management

Job description

The Property Technology team is responsible for the design and governance of technology within buildings, the successful implementation of these systems during development and the subsequent effective management of them during operations. This includes the day to day running of the underlying systems and the digital smart solutions that sit above these to optimise building efficiency and tenant engagement.

The Property Technology Programme Manager is responsible for driving the roadmap of strategic delivery across the various workstreams, ensuring all budget, compliance and legal frameworks are in place for successful project delivery. This role has a cross‑functional remit across IT Architecture, Property Network Services, Building Systems, and wider property technology team, ensuring alignment of digital strategies with infrastructure, operational systems and building services. The role engages with senior‑level British Land and occupier stakeholders to articulate the vision of the strategy, communicating clearly to enable quicker adoption and long‑term value creation. Additionally, the role oversees the delivery of smart, ICT and property technology solutions across the various stages of asset development, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure standardised delivery across RIBA stages 2 to 6. Experience in programme and project management and delivery is essential, ideally within the Real Estate sector. The candidate is expected to be knowledgeable about operational systems within buildings, the development lifecycle, digital strategy, smart buildings, the Internet of Things and engagement platforms. An industry awareness of emerging Prop Tech trends is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of property technology initiatives across smart buildings, engagement platforms, IT architecture, M&E systems, and related domains.
• Maintain and evolve the Prop Tech roadmap to reflect stakeholder needs (Marketing, Asset Management, Leasing, Development) and business priorities.
• Ensure programmes and projects meet objectives on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Ensure prop tech standards are communicated to Development in a timely manner, aligned with the RIBA stages.
• Support governance and reporting processes, ensuring alignment across technology architecture, building systems, and property technology.
• Present quarterly steering committees, where required, and contribute to broader technology governance forums.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to understand objectives, constraints, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Property Network Services, Building Systems, Infosec, Development, and Property Management teams to deliver secure, supportable solutions.
• Liaise with PMO, Project Managers and delivery partners to ensure adherence to governance, technical standards, and operational requirements.
• Engage with occupiers on system and solution deployment where applicable.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Identify and address inefficiencies, driving automation and process improvements across property technology.
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies that align with operational and business needs.

Essential Skills

• Programme & Project Management: Proven ability to deliver complex technology programmes on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across Marketing, Asset Management, Leasing, Development, and external partners.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills: Structured approach to problem‑solving; numerate and capable of supporting quantitative analysis.
• Governance & Risk Management: Experience with programme governance, risk identification, and compliance.
• Collaboration: Ability to work autonomously and as part of cross‑functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to high‑quality deliverables.
• Change Management: Ability to drive adoption of new technologies and processes.

Desirable Skills

• Digital Transformation Experience: Developing strategies and solutioning for digital initiatives.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with IT architecture principles, enterprise platforms, and integration of building systems.
• Smart Building & IoT: Experience with smart building technologies, IoT/connected assets, and tenant engagement platforms.
• Emerging Tech Awareness: Knowledge of AI, FDD, digital twins, and other Prop Tech trends.
• Data & Analytics: Understanding of data integration and analytics for performance insights.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Knowledge of security principles for IoT and building systems.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Managing third‑party technology vendors and SLAs.
• Financial Acumen: Budget management and cost‑benefit analysis for technology investments.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Awareness of building regulations, sustainability standards, and data privacy laws.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive process learn more about our selection process here.

About British Land

Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long‑term, sustainable basis.

We are a FTSE listed business with a strong balance sheet and £13bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees you're given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly. Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high‑quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for British Land. Our values are what we stand for at British Land, they're not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our corporate website.