Property Manager - 14mnth FTC
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Property Manager to oversee our UKIMEA property portfolio. Reporting directly to the Head of Workplace & Facilities Management, you will lead the Property Team and collaborate closely with the wider WFM function. This is a dynamic role that involves managing relationships with landlords, property agents, solicitors, and other external partners, while also working with internal stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Insurance, and Office Leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring our property portfolio is managed effectively, supporting refurbishments, relocations, and expansions, and safeguarding compliance with lease obligations.
Is This Role Right for You?
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a strong eye for detail. You will need to balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in property negotiations, legal processes, and project delivery. If you are confident, adaptable, and a natural team player with excellent stakeholder management skills, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of our workplace and facilities strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Manage relationships with professional advisors including landlords, property agents, and solicitors
Oversee property negotiations and legal processes
Instruct advisors and agree fee levels
Lead market research activities to inform property strategy
Facilitate negotiations for property-related transactions, including new projects
Work with Office Leaders and stakeholders to ensure awareness of lease terms, break dates, and dilapidation obligations
Support property projects such as refurbishments, relocations, and expansions/contractions of space
Liaise with internal functions (Finance, Insurance, Tax, DTG, WFM) on property-related matters
Manage property hand backs and office sublets
Respond to queries related to lease obligations
Maintain and update all UKIMEA property lease documents
Skills & Attributes
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, follow processes, and escalate appropriately
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to seek clarity and logic behind issues
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships
Positive, confident team player with a strong work ethic and adaptable attitude to changing business needs
Effective time-management skills, balancing priorities while maintaining flexibility and professionalism
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Closing Date 16th January 2026 - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
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