Senior Property & Development Manager in Birmingham

About the role

As Senior Property & Development Manager, you will lead the management and optimisation of a diverse portfolio of land and property assets, delivering a broad range of property transactions and development activity, including acquisitions, disposals, and lettings. You’ll oversee asset performance, ensure compliance with statutory and landlord responsibilities, and contribute to achieving WMCA’s strategic and financial objectives. This is a senior leadership role where you will manage and develop a team of property professionals, build strong internal and external relationships, and deputise for the Head of Property & Strategic Assets as required.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading on acquisitions, disposals, lettings, and landlord & tenant matters
• Negotiating leases, licences, sales, and other complex property transactions
• Managing and optimising the portfolio to deliver strong financial and strategic outcomes
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with tenants, partners, and stakeholders
• Commissioning and managing external advisors including agents, surveyors, valuers, and consultants
• Providing strategic property advice, including planning appraisals and development opportunities
• Preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership, committees, and boards
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory, and health & safety requirements
• Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction objectives across the portfolio
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Property Management team
• Managing budgets, income, service charges, and overall financial performance
• Ensuring accurate asset data, valuations, and reporting to support business planning and audit

What’s essential

• Significant post‑qualification experience in estates or commercial property management
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio in the public or private sector
• Proven track record delivering complex property transactions, including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions, and disposals
• Experience negotiating with developers, landowners, and public sector partners
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building experience
• Knowledge or experience of Compulsory Purchase Orders or Transport & Works Act Orders
• Degree in estates management or a related property discipline
• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent

Location

Summer Lane – at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

Salary and benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year‑on‑year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e‑bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Interest‑free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big‑name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top‑rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses

Reasonable adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non‑UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).