Job Description

Job Advert: Principal Estates Manager (Temporary, Full-Time)
Location: Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2GG
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 30 weeks, starting 28/06/2025
Rate: PAYE: £22.65 per hour / Umbrella: £29.02 per hour

Are you an experienced and dynamic estates professional looking for a challenging role? We’re seeking a Principal Estates Manager to join our Strategic Property & Valuation Management team on a temporary basis. Based in Briton Ferry, Neath, this role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse property portfolio while supporting the strategic objectives of a forward-thinking organisation.

About the Role
As a Principal Estates Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a professional estate management and valuation service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied property portfolio, including commercial, industrial, recreational, agricultural land, and sites awaiting development.
• Conducting asset valuations, rating, and insurance valuations in line with RICS, CIPFA, and IFRS guidelines.
• Negotiating lease agreements, licences, rent reviews, easements, and wayleaves.
• Leading acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings to meet organisational targets.
• Managing markets and official Gypsy & Traveller sites.
• Providing professional advice and producing accurate, concise reports for meetings.
• Supporting strategic priorities, redevelopment activities, and corporate programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies, including child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, and equal opportunities.
• Deputising for senior managers and contributing to training and performance development.

About You
We’re looking for a proactive, RICS-qualified professional with:

• Extensive experience in property management, disposals, and acquisitions.
• Proven ability to negotiate property deals and work in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, Compulsory Purchase Legislation, and asset valuation standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in IT systems and standard software packages.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A relevant property-related degree or equivalent.
• RICS Valuer Registration.
• A full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• A basic DBS disclosure (standard DBS required for this post).

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative team, managing a diverse property portfolio and contributing to key strategic objectives. You’ll work in a supportive environment, with the chance to engage with external partners and deputise for senior managers, enhancing your professional experience.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV, a covering letter outlining how you meet the role’s requirements, and confirmation of your eligibility to work in the UK to us. A basic DBS disclosure and a signed confidentiality agreement will be required. Join us to shape the future of our property services and contribute to our community-focused goals!

Note: This role is office-based in Briton Ferry, Neath, and requires a full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.