Regional Property Manager in Reading

Join the World’s Most International Company – DHL Express UK. Location: South of England – Regular travel required (Exeter, Maidstone, Southampton, Reading). Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent.

At DHL Express, we connect people and businesses across more than 220 countries and territories, making us the world’s leading international express service provider. Our mission is simple: Excellence. Simply Delivered. We’re proud to be recognised globally as an employer of choice, consistently ranked among the world’s best workplaces.

At DHL Express UK, we combine speed, reliability, and a passion for customer service with a culture that values respect, teamwork, and personal growth. When you join us, you become part of a dynamic, diverse team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next challenge, we’ll support you with world-class training, development opportunities, and a workplace where your contribution truly matters.

We’re looking for a Regional Property Manager to take ownership of repairs, maintenance, and projects for 11 sites across the South. This is a key role ensuring our sites remain safe, compliant, and cost-effective while supporting operational excellence.

What you’ll do:

• Manage all property-related activities for DHL Express sites in your region, including repairs, maintenance, upgrades, compliance, minor new works, fit outs and carrying out inspections.
• Deliver annual leasehold and capital works within budget and timelines.
• Ensure plant and equipment servicing meets statutory regulations and best practice.
• Manage third party suppliers and subcontractors from planning to post implementation of all property refurbishment, alteration, repairs and maintenance projects within their area.
• Prepare and manage property budgets, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Lead property projects from inception to completion, including specification, tendering, and contractor management.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint.
• Build and manage relationships with contractors, Service Centre Managers and other internal departments including Health & Safety, Security and environmental.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in property maintenance, facilities management and in project management.
• Building or Facilities Management qualification (CIOB/MRICS preferred).
• Strong project management and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service.
• Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Private Healthcare.
• Company pension scheme with excellent contributions.
• Life assurance, enhanced maternity pay, and sick pay.
• Access to wellbeing programmes and mental health support.
• Discounts on retail, entertainment, gym memberships, and more.
• Excellent training and development opportunities with a focus on internal promotion.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and upload your CV online. If your CV has been shortlisted one of our Recruitment & Talent Advisor’s will contact you within 5-10 days to discuss further details.

Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.

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