Commercial Property Manager
3 days ago
Glasgow
Job Title : Commercial Property Manager Job Location: Glasgow (with travel as required) Job Remuneration : £40,000–£50,000 + car (dependent on experience) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Manager to take ownership of a growing and diverse commercial property portfolio. This role is focused on driving commercial performance, optimising existing assets, and supporting expansion through new retail and drive-thru developments. You will play a key role in shaping the future property strategy, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver both operational excellence and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Property Portfolio Management • Manage the day-to-day performance of a varied commercial property portfolio, including retail parks, standalone stores, and drive-thru locations, • Maintain accurate records of leases, key dates, and obligations, • Review asset performance and identify opportunities to enhance value and returns Leases & Commercial Management • Lead lease negotiations, renewals, and rent reviews, • Oversee service charges, business rates, and wider property costs, • Ensure full compliance with lease terms and minimise risk Stakeholder & Relationship Management • Act as the key contact for landlords, tenants, and managing agents, • Build strong working relationships to support effective negotiation and issue resolution, • Oversee tenant relationships within owned retail assets Occupancy & Income Optimisation • Manage vacant units and support leasing activity, • Work with external agents to market and secure tenants, • Drive initiatives to maximise occupancy and income Site Acquisition & Development • Proactively identify and assess new development opportunities (retail parks and drive-thru locations), • Evaluate sites based on planning, access, servicing, and commercial viability, • Support acquisitions and legal processes through to completion Partnership & Development Support • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver development projects aligned to partner requirements, • Ensure property opportunities align with broader commercial objectives, • Translate development requirements into deliverable proposals External Consultant Management • Work with solicitors, surveyors, agents, and planning consultants, • Support property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and lease agreements Strategic Growth • Contribute to property strategy, including acquisitions and disposals, • Support long-term development planning, • Provide input into appraisals and commercial scenario modelling Internal Collaboration • Work cross-functionally with operational and property teams, • Provide expert guidance on property matters to support decision-making About You We’re looking for a commercially minded property professional with strong experience in managing and growing a commercial portfolio. Essential: • Proven experience in commercial property, estates, or asset management, • Strong understanding of leases, rent reviews, and property law fundamentals, • Experience managing multi-site commercial portfolios (retail experience preferred), • Knowledge of the Scottish property market, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Full UK driving licence Desirable: • Experience within retail or hospitality environments, • Background in site finding, development land, or acquisitions, • Professional qualification (e.g., RICS) or working towards Why Apply? • Opportunity to own and shape a growing property function, • Exposure to both asset management and development, • Clear career progression aligned with business growth, • Collaborative and commercially driven environment If you’re looking to take the next step in your property career and play a key role in portfolio growth and development, we’d love to hear from you.