Real Estate Manager

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organization in Southeast England seeks a Real Estate Manager to oversee a diverse property portfolio. The role involves strategic management of lease negotiations, asset compliance, and stakeholder engagement, supporting the company's ambitious growth and sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates have chartered status, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong commercial acumen. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar commercial property or estate management role.
• Proven track record in building surveying and asset compliance.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the estates function.
• Oversee lease reviews, rent negotiations, and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive commercial performance through proactive asset management.

Skills

Building surveying

Lease negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Property management software

Job description

Location: Southeast England

Sector: Global Freight and Cargo Logistics

Salary: GBP 50,000 - GBP 55,000 + Benefits

Join one of the world's leading freight and cargo logistics organisations as a Real Estate Manager, where you'll be at the forefront of a business driving strategic growth across the UK and beyond.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a central role in managing a diverse commercial and residential property portfolio as part of a major logistics operator. The company is entering an exciting phase of transformation and investment focused on delivering best-in-class infrastructure and commercial services across its UK estate.

You'll take the lead in overseeing lease negotiations, asset development, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-million-pound real estate portfolio supporting core freight and logistics operations. With sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence at the heart of the business, this role offers both challenge and reward for an ambitious property professional.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic importance: Manage a portfolio that underpins major freight and cargo infrastructure in a globally connected business.
• End-to-end responsibility: Lead asset management, lease reviews, tenant engagement, maintenance strategies, and compliance across operational and commercial spaces.
• Leadership opportunity: Manage a small estates team and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, and finance.
• Commercial growth: Be part of an ambitious property strategy with opportunities to contribute to long-term master planning and capital investment programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the estates function, including lease reviews, rent negotiations, and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee the onboarding of third-party occupiers, ensuring all operational and contractual requirements are met.
• Support delivery of property services including maintenance, surveying, capital works, and asset upgrades across operational and waterfront properties.
• Drive commercial performance through proactive asset management and value optimisation.
• Maintain compliance with lease obligations, statutory requirements, and environmental performance standards.
• Support energy performance certification, cleaning, waste, and facilities management for tenanted spaces.
• Collaborate across departments to align real estate activity with wider logistics operations.
• Manage the estates IT system and ensure accuracy of property data and billing processes.

What You'll Bring

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) or relevant professional qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar commercial property or estate management role.
• Proven track record in building surveying, lease negotiation, and asset compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive property-related revenue streams.
• Knowledge of property law, landlord/tenant responsibilities, and facilities operations.
• Competence in MS Office and ideally property management software.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

About The Business

This is a large, globally connected logistics organisation delivering freight and cargo solutions across multiple supply chain sectors. With significant investment underway in its UK operations, the business is focused on building sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced infrastructure to support long-term growth.

You'll join a purpose-driven, values-led team working to deliver smarter, greener logistics—and be empowered to shape the future of property and infrastructure in one of the UK's most vital sectors.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced property professional ready to lead real estate strategy in a fast-moving logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.