Senior Estates Manager

GAP Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is hiring a Senior Estates Manager to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of a national property portfolio.

You will collaborate with Property Management and Finance on rent reviews, renewals and dilapidations while directing acquisitions, asset management and capital projects across the UK. The role requires proven senior-level estates experience, strong knowledge of UK property law, and a proactive, results-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estates or property management at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of commercial and property law, leases, planning and asset management.
• Excellent negotiation, budgeting and project management skills.
• Knowledge of UK property legislation, planning processes and Health & Safety compliance.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• RICS qualification or equivalent highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams including Property Management and Finance on lease renewals, expiries, rent reviews, surveys and dilapidations.
• Oversee the strategic and operational management of a diverse national property portfolio.
• Manage property acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, renewals and rent reviews.
• Asset management of properties let to third party occupiers.
• Manage capital investment programmes, refurbishments and maintenance across the UK, including new buildings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, agents and stakeholders.
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors.
• Support optimisation and strategic management of GAP's property assets.
• Support strategic initiatives and other projects assigned by senior management.

Skills

Estates management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lease negotiations

Property asset management

Landlord relations

Travel readiness

UK property law knowledge

Education

RICS qualification or equivalent

Job description

At GAP Hire Solutions, we have a new opportunity for an experienced Senior Estates Manager to join the Property Team. The company has ambitious expansion plans, and the day-to-day workload will be anything, but boring. As a Senior Estates Manager, you will take ownership of a varied property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the continued success of GAP's property operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work closely with internal teams including Property Management and Finance on matters such as lease renewals, lease expiries, rent reviews, property surveys and dilapidations
• Oversee the strategic and operational management of a diverse national property portfolio
• Manage property acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, renewals and rent reviews
• Asset management of properties let to third party occupiers
• Manage capital investment programmes, refurbishments and maintenance planning across the UK including multi-million-pound new building development project and refurbishments
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, agents and stakeholders
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors
• Support the ongoing optimisation and strategic management of the Group's property assets
• Support strategic initiatives and other projects assigned by senior management.

About You

What We're Looking for

• Proven experience in estates or property management at a senior level
• Strong understanding of commercial and property law, leases, planning and asset management
• Excellent negotiation, budgeting and project management skills
• Knowledge of UK property legislation, planning processes and Health & Safety compliance
• A proactive , solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively across the UK
• RICS qualification or equivalent highly desirable

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer

As a Senior Estates Surveyor, you'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you!

GAP Group are an equal opportunities employer