Commercial Property Manager
JOB_53466034728837Job type
PermanentLocation
HarlowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£49,282 - £51,356 per annumClosing date
28 Oct 2025
Commercial Property Manager opportunity with Harlow Council
Salary: £49,282 - £51,356 per annum
Basis: Full-time
Job category: Permanent
Package: Positive work/life balance, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities, and employee benefits scheme
Basis: Full-time
Job category: Permanent
Package: Positive work/life balance, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities, and employee benefits scheme
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (banking 30 minutes per week to be used towards the shut down between Christmas and New Year)
Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager/ Estates Surveyor to deliver estate and property management services across its diverse non-housing land and property portfolio, supporting the town’s regeneration and maximising income for the Council.
In this pivotal role you will deliver estate management and leasehold advisory services, valuations, property transactions, and contribute to the Council’s strategic asset management function. You will ensure the Council’s properties are well-managed, compliant, and used or developed to deliver the Council’s corporate priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Representing the Council as landlord and landowner, ensuring best value is derived from our extensive investment, community and operational property portfolio.
- Procuring and managing landlord services.
- Undertaking or procuring valuations for various property-related purposes.
- Managing lease negotiations, rent reviews, and service charge accounts.
- Supporting regeneration projects through acquisitions, lettings, and ongoing management.
- Ensuring statutory compliance and maintenance of accurate property data sets.
- Liaising with legal, finance, insurance, and maintenance teams to deliver effective property services.
Experience and skills required:
- Degree or postgraduate diploma in surveying or property management.
- Strong experience in leasehold advisory services and property management.
- Knowledge of valuation principles, landlord & tenant law, and estate management.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance. Employees will attend their contractual place of work at least 4 days each week (pro rata for part-time). The Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities.
Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.
Commercial Property ManagerJOB_534660347288372025-10-012025-10-28
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