Estates Manager (Markets)

Citypropertymarkets; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Glasgow is seeking an Estates Manager (Markets) to enhance operations at Blochairn Market. The successful candidate will manage budgets, negotiate lease terms, and oversee retail operations. Key responsibilities include being the point of contact for tenants, ensuring health and safety compliance, and preparing management reports. This permanent role offers a salary of £44,101.52 – £51,285.11 and benefits including 26 days annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

12.5 public holidays

Pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in navigating complex landlord and tenant matters.
• Strong background in negotiations with commercial terms.
• Ability to manage teams and workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage expenditure and income across wholesale and retail operations.
• Deputise for the Markets Manager and provide line management.
• Prepare and deliver accurate management and Committee reports.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Represent City Markets at external forums.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Management skills

Budget management

Knowledge of lease accounting

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within City Property (Glasgow) LLP to work with our Markets Team at the Wholesale Fruit Market in Blochairn. The Estates Manager (Markets) will support the Markets Manager with the management and enhancement of our multi-occupied asset, Blochairn Market. The role will be responsible for managing expenditure, recharges, maximising income and improving performance across wholesale and retail operations.

Hours: 35 hours

Salary: £44,101.52 – £51,285.11
(Non-standard working practices apply – circa £5,300)
(Incremental increase at six months and 1 st April thereafter to top of grade)

Contract: Permanent

No. of Posts: One

Entitlements: 26 days annual leave plus 12.5 public holidays, pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund

Key responsibilities & accountabilities will include:

• Navigate complex landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews, lease renewals, rent arrears, and new lettings.
• Lead negotiations with the property agent and tenants in respect of rent reviews, lease renewals and agency matters ensuring favourable commercial terms on behalf City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP.
• Manage a nominal team and undertake relevant line management duties.
• Deputise for the Markets Manager.
• Create and monitor service charge and other budgets, including adjustments and journals as required.
• Manage income and expenditure against targets.
• Provide expert advice in relation to lease and service charge accounting procedures.
• Manage and administer various contract(s).
• Ensure adherence with KPI’s.
• Co-ordinate repairs and maintenance, health and safety requirements, legislative and statutory requirements.
• Lead general estates management initiatives and actively participate in asset management tasks and generalqueries.
• Prepare and deliver accurate management and Committee reports providing specialist advice and recommendations.
• Manage a demanding workload and ensure that the key tasks are carried out in a professional and effective manner.
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety and risk management procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Represent City Markets at external forums and events.
• Working collaboratively with the City Property (LLP) stakeholders, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Family, and partners to share knowledge, experience, procedures and drawing in appropriate skills as necessary.
• Provide standby cover to meet operational requirements for incidents occurring out with normal working hours (NSWP).

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts. Seewww.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation