
Assistant Regional Property Manager (London))
Arriva GroupLocation
Enfield, London (Office-based with regular regional site visits)
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Assistant Regional Property Manager to join our Property team and support the management, maintenance, and improvement of a diverse regional property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional looking to develop their experience across project delivery, facilities management, and property management within a fast-paced operational environment.
You will take ownership of smaller maintenance, refurbishment, and property improvement projects from conception through to completion, while also supporting the Regional Property Manager with larger capital projects and strategic property initiatives. The role offers exposure to a multi-site estate and provides opportunities to broaden your technical and project management expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management of operational and office properties across the region.
- Deliver smaller maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement projects, managing all stages from scoping and contractor appointment through to completion and handover.
- Assist with larger capital projects and major works programmes.
- Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, contractor requirements, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
- Support contractor and consultant procurement activities, including tender reviews and performance monitoring.
- Carry out regular site inspections to assess property condition, maintenance requirements, compliance, and contractor performance.
- Promote high standards of Health & Safety and ensure compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
- Provide practical property and maintenance advice to operational stakeholders.
- Liaise with landlords, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams on property-related matters.
- Support compliance management activities, including statutory inspections, remedial works tracking, and maintaining accurate property records.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Health & Safety, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams.
Essential Requirements
- Experience within property, estates, facilities management, construction, building surveying, or a related environment.
- Technical qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND, Degree, CIOB/RICS pathway, or equivalent practical experience), or currently working towards a qualification.
- Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance works, or property-related projects.
- Good understanding of property maintenance, contractor management, compliance, and Health & Safety requirements.
- IOSH qualification (or equivalent).
- Familiarity with CDM Regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Full UK driving licence.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a multi-site portfolio.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident coordinating contractors and property-related works.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
- Sound technical understanding of building fabric, maintenance, and operational property requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
- Financial awareness with experience managing budgets and controlling project costs.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
- Flexible and adaptable approach within a fast-paced operational environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a growing property function, gaining exposure to a wide range of maintenance, refurbishment, and capital projects across a multi-site operational estate. You'll work alongside experienced property professionals while helping to ensure our properties remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
How to Apply
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
If you're looking to take the next step in your property management career and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Reporting to: Regional Property Manager
About Arriva Group
Arriva is a passenger transport company operating bus, train, coach, tram, waterbus, bike-sharing, on-demand transport and a rolling stock leasing business across Europe. Its activities are organised into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, the Netherlands and Mainland Europe, with passenger operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, plus a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. Since June 2024 the company has been owned by infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, having previously been a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn.
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