Graduate Commercial Property Manager
3 days ago
Sheffield
Graduate Commercial Property Manager Ardeta Search are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established, Sheffield-based, family-owned property company with a substantial and diverse UK portfolio spanning multiple sectors. Headquartered in a vibrant, modern, and professional open-plan office in South West Sheffield, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, long-term investment, and hands-on asset management. Recent additions to the team reflect their continued growth and commitment to attracting ambitious, high-calibre individuals who can contribute to both the role and the wider business. The company provides a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment, where employees are encouraged to develop, take ownership, and build long-term careers. Their varied portfolio spans: • Retail, office, industrial, and leisure assets, • A significant residential portfolio, • A mix of high-end and smaller, diverse properties (e.g. Grade A offices, industrial units, creative spaces) The business is hands-on and entrepreneurial, actively managing, refurbishing, buying, and re-letting its own assets rather than acting as an external agent. The Role Overview: This is an In-House entry level graduate commercial property manager position designed to provide full exposure to commercial property management within a close-knit team. You’ll work directly with experienced surveyors and report into senior leadership gaining experience across the full lifecycle of property management. This is a practical, varied, and people-facing role — no two days are the same. What the Role Involves: This is a highly varied, hands-on role offering exposure across the full spectrum of commercial property management. You’ll be involved in: • Property inspections and site visits, • Building and managing tenant relationships, • Supporting lease negotiations and renewals, • Coordinating refurbishments and asset improvements, • Assisting with the re-letting of vacant units Broad Exposure Across Key Areas • Commercial property management, • Facilities and compliance, • Elements of block/residential management, • Asset management and portfolio growth, • Acquisitions and disposals Stakeholder-Focused • Working closely with tenants, contractors, agents, and solicitors, • Collaborating with internal marketing and management teams Commercially Driven • Confident, proactive approach to tenant interaction, • Strong relationship-building skills, • A commercial mindset, with an element of sales awareness Candidate Profile: We are open on background but are ideally looking for someone who is: • Degree educated, preferably in Property or Real Estate, • A recent graduate or early in their property career, • Ambitious, driven, and focused on long-term progression We would also consider: • Graduates from non-property disciplines looking to move into the sector, • Candidates with estate agency experience (particularly residential) seeking a transition into commercial property Key Attributes • Proactive, organised, and practical in approach, • Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills, • Confident and personable, with the ability to engage effectively with tenants and stakeholders, • Willing to be out on-site and involved in day-to-day operations, • Motivated to progress towards RICS qualification, • Full Drivers' License Career Development • Full support towards RICS APC qualification (typically ~2 years), • Clear and structured progression pathway, • Exposure to a broad range of commercial property disciplines, providing an excellent foundation for a long-term career Team & Environment • Collaborative, close-knit team environment, • Fast-paced, hands-on, and highly rewarding role, • Opportunity to take ownership early and develop responsibility within the portfolio over time Salary & Package • £26,000 – £30,000 (DOE), • 9:00 – 5:30 working hours, • 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays, • Full training & professional development support