Group Property Manager (England)

We are recruiting for a senior-level Group Property Manager to join Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. This stand-alone leadership role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property professional to take full ownership of our diverse property portfolio, including manufacturing sites, leased commercial buildings, and sublet properties across the UK and Ireland. While your home base is flexible, being within easy reach of the Midlands would be ideal due to the geographic distribution of our sites.

Please note: This is not a facilities management role. You will not be responsible for maintenance or soft services. This role is entirely focused on strategic and transactional property management for the group.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Group Property Manager, you’ll work closely with business leaders and external providers to strategically manage and optimise our property estate. You will lead all property transactions, manage landlord and tenant obligations, oversee property-related legal compliance, and ensure our property strategy supports wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisitions & Disposals: Lead strategic property transactions aligned with business needs
• M&A Support: Conduct due diligence and manage property aspects of acquisitions and divestments
• Lease Management: Oversee lease terms, renewals, rent reviews, dilapidations, and negotiations (as both landlord and tenant)
• Strategic Estate Planning: Partner with business units to align property decisions with long-term goals
• Financial Oversight: Deliver accurate budgeting for rent, rates, and dilapidations
• Compliance: Provide planning guidance and ensure alignment with environmental and occupier responsibilities in collaboration with EHS teams
• Rating Strategy: Manage rating consultants to minimise business rates liabilities
• Database Integrity: Maintain and enhance the property data management system
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation and with key external providers

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who can act as a trusted advisor to the business, balancing strategic insight with practical execution. You’ll need to be confident working autonomously, taking full ownership of your portfolio, and driving value through proactive property management. You’ll have a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a track record of influencing at senior levels.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior property role, managing a diverse, multi-site portfolio
• Deep understanding of property law, leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant responsibilities
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget planning and reporting
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in property management software and systems
• Degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Surveying, law or similar is preferred and Professional certifications such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or similar are also highly desirable.

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. Our standard working pattern is 36.25 hours a week, though if you need some flexibility- we’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!