Property Manager NE & Yorks

ARRIVA Plc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK is seeking a Regional Property Manager to manage a diverse property portfolio across Yorkshire and the North of England. The role involves ensuring compliance, leading capital projects, and delivering property plans. Candidates should have experience in property management, strong project management skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to drive real change in a growing organization.

Benefits

Investment in development

Supportive team culture

Autonomy in projects

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-site property or estates portfolio.
• Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation and statutory compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site property plans.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of property projects.
• Ensure all properties are safe and compliant.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Property management

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent in property or engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Regional Property Manager - North East and Yorkshire

Location: Regular travel across Yorkshire & the North of England, plus occasional national travel.
Salary: Arriva Level 6 (£50,000–£65,000, depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Property Director

Shape the future of our estate. Drive projects that really make an impact.

At Arriva UK Bus, we’re strengthening our property function and investing in our estate to support an improved customer and employee experience. We’re looking for a Regional Property Manager to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio across the North of England — ensuring our sites are safe, compliant, efficient, and future-ready.

This is a role with real scope: one day you could be leading a major refurbishment or improving energy efficiency across depots, and the next you’re working with local teams to resolve a reactive issue with pace and confidence. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life, this role will suit you.

What you’ll be doing

Develop and deliver site property plans, identifying major works and building detailed costed proposals.

Lead capital projects including refurbishments, relocations, and improvement programmes.

Use property insight to influence UK-wide estate strategy and long-term planning.

Maintenance & Compliance

Ensure all properties are safe, compliant, and maintained in line with statutory and regulatory standards.

Own the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring downtime is minimised and risks are mitigated.

Work with depot teams on reactive maintenance, assessing issues, specifying works, and implementing the right solution.

Project Management

Manage end-to-end delivery of property projects — from scope and tendering through to completion and handover.

Track and manage budgets, timelines, contractors, and risk to ensure successful delivery.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Health & Safety, Finance, Legal and Procurement teams.

Oversee procurement activity for reactive and planned works.

Negotiate with contractors, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with CDM and H&S requirements.

Ensure value for money through cost comparisons, approvals, and supplier selection.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work hand-in-hand with site managers and engineering teams to scope, approve, and deliver works.

Build strong relationships with landlords and external stakeholders.

Communicate clearly and confidently — ensuring everyone understands progress and impact.

What we’re looking for

Experience & Qualifications

Experience managing a multi-site property or estates portfolio (estates, FM, property management or similar).

Technical background in property, building services, construction, or engineering (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent).

Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation and statutory compliance.

Contractor and budget management experience.

IOSH or NEBOSH (advantageous).

Working knowledge of CDM Regulations (desirable).

Full UK driving licence.

Skills & Behaviours

Highly organised with excellent project management skills.

Strong stakeholder and contractor management.

Financially savvy — able to manage budgets and assess cost options.

Hands-on, confident, and solutions-focused.

Able to work independently and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Arriva?

You’ll be part of a business with scale and ambition — where your work genuinely impacts operations, sustainability, customer experience, and colleague wellbeing. We offer:

Autonomy and trust to own your region and projects.

Investment in your development and professional growth.

A supportive team and a culture that values expertise and continuous improvement.

Ready to drive real change?
Apply now and help shape the future of Arriva’s estate.