Real Estate Manager

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics organization is seeking a Real Estate Manager to oversee a diverse commercial and residential property portfolio. This critical role includes lease negotiations, asset development, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, chartered status, and strong commercial acumen. The position offers an opportunity to shape property strategy in a transforming business focused on sustainability and technology.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a commercial property or estate management role.
• Proven track record in building surveying and lease negotiation.
• Knowledge of property law and landlord/tenant responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the estates function including lease reviews and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee onboarding of third-party occupiers ensuring operational requirements are met.
• Drive commercial performance through proactive asset management.

Skills

Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)

Building surveying

Lease negotiation

Asset compliance

Strong commercial acumen

Confident communicator

Education

Professional qualification in property management

Tools

MS Office

Property management software

Job description

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Location: Southeast England | Sector: Global Freight & Cargo Logistics

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.