Graduate Commercial Property Manager
Ardeta Search are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established, Sheffield-based, family-owned property company with a substantial and diverse UK portfolio spanning multiple sectors.
Headquartered in a vibrant, modern, and professional open-plan office in South West Sheffield, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, long-term investment, and hands-on asset management. Recent additions to the team reflect their continued growth and commitment to attracting ambitious, high-calibre individuals who can contribute to both the role and the wider business.
The company provides a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment, where employees are encouraged to develop, take ownership, and build long-term careers.
Their varied portfolio spans:
- Retail, office, industrial, and leisure assets
- A significant residential portfolio
- A mix of high-end and smaller, diverse properties (e.g. Grade A offices, industrial units, creative spaces)
The business is hands-on and entrepreneurial, actively managing, refurbishing, buying, and re-letting its own assets rather than acting as an external agent.
The Role Overview:
This is an In-House entry level graduate commercial property manager position designed to provide full exposure to commercial property management within a close-knit team.
You’ll work directly with experienced surveyors and report into senior leadership gaining experience across the full lifecycle of property management.
This is a practical, varied, and people-facing role — no two days are the same.
What the Role Involves:
This is a highly varied, hands-on role offering exposure across the full spectrum of commercial property management. You’ll be involved in:
- Property inspections and site visits
- Building and managing tenant relationships
- Supporting lease negotiations and renewals
- Coordinating refurbishments and asset improvements
- Assisting with the re-letting of vacant units
Broad Exposure Across Key Areas
- Commercial property management
- Facilities and compliance
- Elements of block/residential management
- Asset management and portfolio growth
- Acquisitions and disposals
Stakeholder-Focused
- Working closely with tenants, contractors, agents, and solicitors
- Collaborating with internal marketing and management teams
Commercially Driven
- Confident, proactive approach to tenant interaction
- Strong relationship-building skills
- A commercial mindset, with an element of sales awareness
Candidate Profile:
We are open on background but are ideally looking for someone who is:
- Degree educated, preferably in Property or Real Estate
- A recent graduate or early in their property career
- Ambitious, driven, and focused on long-term progression
We would also consider:
- Graduates from non-property disciplines looking to move into the sector
- Candidates with estate agency experience (particularly residential) seeking a transition into commercial property
Key Attributes
- Proactive, organised, and practical in approach
- Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
- Confident and personable, with the ability to engage effectively with tenants and stakeholders
- Willing to be out on-site and involved in day-to-day operations
- Motivated to progress towards RICS qualification
- Full Drivers’ License
Career Development
- Full support towards RICS APC qualification (typically ~2 years)
- Clear and structured progression pathway
- Exposure to a broad range of commercial property disciplines, providing an excellent foundation for a long-term career
Team & Environment
- Collaborative, close-knit team environment
- Fast-paced, hands-on, and highly rewarding role
- Opportunity to take ownership early and develop responsibility within the portfolio over time
Salary & Package
- £26,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
- 9:00 – 5:30 working hours
- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Full training & professional development support
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