Location: Suffolk (with travel across sites)
Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term (Initially 3-month rolling)
Rate: £24.96 PAYE / £33.66 Umbrella
Working Pattern: Flexible (Approx. 1 day per week from home)
The Opportunity
Our client, working in partnership with Suffolk County Council, is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join their team on an interim basis. This is a varied and hands on role supporting the management and maintenance of a diverse estate, including fire stations, workshops, and control room facilities across Suffolk.
This opportunity offers a mix of strategic budget management and operational property coordination, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple sites and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of operational properties across Suffolk, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and well maintained
Oversee and coordinate facilities management activities, including reactive and planned maintenance
Lead on small scale capital projects, including upgrades (e.g. fire station toilets and changing facilities)
Procure and manage contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
Work closely with the Suffolk County Council Property Team to escalate and resolve structural or major issues
Carry out site visits across all stations, responding to maintenance needs as required
Manage property related budgets, including capital spend and day to day financial tracking
Raise purchase orders, monitor expenditure, and ensure accurate financial reporting
Liaise with partner organisations (e.g. police and ambulance services) to negotiate costs and shared arrangements
Attend regular meetings with stakeholders and contractors to provide progress updates
About You
We're looking for an organised and proactive individual with:
Proven experience in property or estates management
Strong budget management and financial oversight skills
Experience managing contractors and delivering property related projects
Ability to work independently across multiple sites
Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
A flexible and adaptable approach to workload and travel
Working Arrangements
Based primarily across Suffolk sites, with travel required on a reactive basis
Office base at Endeavour House, with flexibility around working hours
Approx. 1 day per week working from home, with flexibility to support childcare or personal commitments (subject to business needs)
Additional Information
This is a temporary cover role (circa 6 months) while the substantive postholder is absent, offered initially as a 3 month rolling contract
Salary description
£24.69 - £33.00 per hour