Tuscany House, White Hart Ln, Basingstoke RG21 4AF, UKJob DescriptionPosted Saturday 28 March 2026 at 05:00Head of Property National Estate 100 Sites Growth and Development FocusCompetitive SalaryCar AllowancePerformance Related BonusPaid MileagePrivate HealthcareAt Grandir UK, we are looking for a commercially minded Head of Property to lead and optimise our growing national estate of circa 100 nurseries, with plans to expand beyond 130 settings. Reporting to our CFO, you will take ownership of estate performance, compliance, and investment, ensuring our portfolio is safe, efficient, and aligned to operational and financial goals. You will lead a programme of refurbishments, extensions, and selective new developments, while identifying opportunities to unlock value across the estate. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role offering the opportunity to play a key part in our continued growth.What You’ll Be DoingDevelopment, Growth and InvestmentLead the Group’s brownfield development strategy, including extensions, refurbishments, and change of use projectsIdentify and unlock value add opportunities across the existing estateBuild and manage a pipeline of development and expansion opportunitiesUndertake feasibility studies, financial appraisals, and business case developmentDeliver a programme of capital projects c.3 to 5 per year, ensuring on time and on budget executionWork closely with Operations to align property strategy with occupancy and revenue growthEstate Management and ComplianceTake overall responsibility for estate performance across all sitesEnsure full compliance with property, health and safety, and statutory requirementsOversee planned and reactive maintenance programmesManage landlord relationships, leases, rent reviews, and service charge negotiationsDrive consistency and best practice across the estateFinancial and Commercial ManagementOwn and manage property opex and capex budgetsIdentify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvementsSupport long term estate planning aligned to business strategyProvide regular reporting and insight to senior stakeholdersAbout YouChartered Surveyor MRICS or equivalent (highly desirable)Proven experience managing a multi site property portfolioStrong track record of delivering refurbishments, extensions, or development projectsCommercially astute with experience managing budgets and driving valueStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levelHands on, pragmatic, and delivery focused approachCore Benefits35 days annual leave including bank holidaysChristmas and New Year shutdownFlexible working options availableGenerous childcare discountCompany pension scheme with employer contributionsLife assuranceCertified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleaguesEnhanced Family and Wellbeing BenefitsMaternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeksPaternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeksParental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paidCompassionate leave up to 2 weeks paidMiscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paidWellbeing Day, an extra day off just for youThe Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ serviceEven More BenefitsEmployee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets24 hour remote GP appointmentsMedical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapiesRecognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teamsTailored in house training and genuine progression opportunitiesSustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditationGrandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.Shortlisting will take place week commencing 13th April and in person interviews will be held on the 22nd and 29th April. We reserve the right to close this process early should a suitable candidate be identified.Tuscany House, White Hart Ln, Basingstoke RG21 4AF, UK #J-18808-Ljbffr