Property Manager

Join Our Team as a Property Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, has the opportunity for Property Managers to join our Estates team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. These are permanent, full‑time positions (37 hours per week) that offer a competitive salary starting at £48,266 rising annually to £51,356 per annum, and if the successful candidate is a chartered member of RICS, RIBA or CIOB then they will also receive a market supplement allowance (subject to annual review) of up to £5,000 in addition to the salary quoted above.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.

As a Property Manager, you will work in partnership with the Senior Property Manager and the Head of Estates to maintain and improve Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority’s property stock to a high standard, ensuring that it is effective, efficient, safe and operationally fit for purpose. You will be responsible for preparing and managing a programme of revenue and capital projects (including Capital Expenditure responsibility), and ensuring the Authority is compliant with relevant legislation and other statutory duties.

You will be responsible for property and estate management related matters, providing specialist advice and guidance at all levels within the organisation, and also hold a specialist responsibility as a departmental lead in one of the following through the key stages of the property life cycle:

• Design & Specification
• Project & Cost Management

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance
• A generous pension scheme for your future
• Ample annual leave to recharge and refresh
• Family leave policies that support your loved ones
• Access to physiotherapy services for your well‑being
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Free gym access and personalised fitness coaching
• Support for eye care and wellness programs
• Exclusive Blue Light Membership discounts
• Affordable healthcare options through Benenden Health
• Engaging sports and social groups for community building
• Confidential counselling services and mental health support
• Access to the Firefighters Charity for additional support
• A cycle‑to‑work scheme to promote healthy commuting

• Working in partnership with the Senior Property Manager to implement the annual DSFRA Capital and Revenue Budget Estates programme, with specific responsibility for:
• Consultation with stakeholders and end users
• Development of cost plans
• Obtaining Planning and Building Regulation approvals
• Preparation of specifications and Tender documentation
• Obtaining and evaluation of Tenders
• As the project lead, provide direction, coordination and leadership to consultants ensuring all projects are delivered to programme, budget and expected standards, leading projects from concept to completion.
• Undertake end‑of‑project analysis to include handover of projects to end users, ensuring all manuals, guarantees and relevant/associated documentation is provided.
• Liaise with all stakeholders in relation to implementation of capital, maintenance and improvement works to ensure effective management and execution of all projects.
• Liaise on property related matters at all levels within the organisation, including Senior Management, Fire Authority members, Local Authorities, Utilities, Partner Organisations and Stakeholders.
• Assist in general estate management matters relating to Authority property interests; including boundary disputes, rights of light, dilapidations and party wall matters.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, write project briefs and plans, and prepare programmes with consideration to whole‑of‑life investment.
• Manage and coordinate, in partnership with the procurement category manager, the supplier selection/tender process,…