Property Manager

Overview

In this role you drive the financial performance of the housing and accommodation portfolio by leading lease negotiations, contract management, and service budgets. You’ll supervise a cross-hub team, coordinate property maintenance, and foster strong tenant relationships to ensure compliant, high-quality properties. You’ll work closely with in-house and external partners to implement best practices and support Scotland’s critical infrastructure projects. This position offers impact across portfolio performance, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable property management.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• development opportunities
• flexible, inclusive working environment
• Balfour Beatty Academy
• opportunities to work on high-profile projects

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development to maximise portfolio financials and negotiate new leases or renewals with BB Property and legal teams
• Draft and review license and lease agreements leveraging specialist property knowledge
• Monitor lease terms compliance and manage service charge budgets in liaison with agents/landlords
• Engage contractors, vendors, and service providers; negotiate contracts and service agreements
• Supervise a team of commercial/project management staff across hubs and FM subcontractors
• Coordinate property maintenance and safety-compliance activities
• Implement best practices to maintain high-quality property conditions and services
• Manage external suppliers including solicitors, surveyors, and contractors in legal, financial, landlord-tenant matters
• Foster positive tenant relations through proactive communication and issue resolution

Key requirements

• Solid understanding of the commercial property market and regulations
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, analysis and reporting experience
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of property management software and tools
• Full clean driving licence (travel)
• Professional certifications (e.g. MRICS, CPM) advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of Construction Contracts and NEC3 preferable

• strong communication
• negotiation skills
• attention to detail
• property management software and tools
• budgeting and financial analysis
• contract negotiation

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