Property Services Manager

Optical Express Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Property Services Manager to manage both existing and new properties in their portfolio across the UK and Ireland. The role entails identifying new locations, liaising with landlords, and negotiating favorable lease terms. Candidates should be MRICS members with a background in surveying and possess good commercial awareness. Flexibility for UK travel is essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free or discounted optical products/procedures

Modern working environment

29 days annual leave

Free Laser Eye Surgery

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eyewear

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in property management and negotiation.
• Flexibility in working hours for UK travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing and new properties in the portfolio.
• Identify and review potential new properties.
• Liaise with landlords and negotiate lease agreements.
• Work closely with the Group Property Manager.

Skills

MRICS member

Rent/rates/lease negotiating

Background in surveying

Good commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Job Title – Property Services Manager

Location – Glasgow – (UK travel required)

Salary – Competitive, DoE

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Following recent acquisitions and business growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Services Manager to join our group.

Responsibilities

The role of the Property Services Manager will be to manage exiting and new properties in our portfolio, which will include offices and clinic locations across the UK, and to assist in the continued expansion of our group in the UK and Ireland.

• Identify and review potential new properties/premises.
• Liaise with landlords
• Negotiate and agree favourable terms and lease agreements for the group.
• Management of existing portfolio
• Work closely with Group Property manager.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience required:

• MRICS member
• rent/rates/lease negotiating
• Background in surveying
• Good commercial awareness

This role will require travel throughout the UK, and candidates will need to be flexible in their approach to working hours.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Free or discounted optical products/procedures
• Modern working environment with superb technology support
• 29 days annual leave
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Pension scheme

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer