Commercial Property and Development Manager

Commercial Property and Development Manager

Property

Full time

Permanent

Blenheim Estate is seeking an MRICS-qualified surveyor to manage and grow its commercial property portfolio while identifying and delivering value-adding development opportunities. This varied, autonomous role combines commercial property management with property development, requiring strong commercial acumen, relationship management skills, and the ability to lead projects from appraisal through planning and construction. Reporting to the Head of Property and Development, the successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the Estate's property portfolio and driving long-term financial returns within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that's okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.

• Proactive and self-motivated - takes initiative and drives matters forward without being prompted.
• Curious and inquisitive by nature; enjoys unpicking complex issues and finding practical solutions.
• Commercially astute, with the confidence toidentifyopportunities and make recommendations to drive value.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and contributing ideas across the wider team.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build and sustain effective relationships with tenants, contractors,consultantsand internal and external stakeholders alike.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail; able to manage a varied workload and competing priorities effectively.
• Collaborative team player who can also work effectively and independently.
• Aligned with Blenheim's values and motivated by the opportunity to work within a unique and historic estate.

About Us:

At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.

We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.

We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.

And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.

Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.

How We Hire:

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:

• Application review, Shortlisting and Interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
• Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
• Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)

Feedback provided at every stage

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at . We are happy to support you.

What's in it for you:

• Staff Discounts
  • 20% on Blenheim retail
  • 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
  • 30% at The Orangery
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
• Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
  • Instant discounts
  • Discount on Days Out
  • Day Passes for Family and Friends
  • Monthly Adventure Play Visit
  • Shopping Cards
  • Weekly Shop Discounts
  • Gym Scheme and Much More!
• Complimentary Event Tickets
• Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
• Staff Events
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free Fruit Wednesday
• Free breakfast on Friday
• Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
• Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
• Long Service Award
• Onsite Parking
• Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.

At Blenheim Estate we know that the benefits from our land are not contained within our boundaries. Those benefits extend to our neighbours and communities to the air we all breathe, the physical and mental health we enjoy, the jobs and skills we encourage, the quality of the food we consume. As part of delivering Blenheim's strategic purpose to grow our social, environmental and economic contribution to the local community, we are proudly committed to a number of long term projects.

At the pinnacle of our ambitions is the goal is to progress beyond carbon-neutrality to become the first estate to demonstrate carbon-positive land management.

Competitive

Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Competitive

07-08-2026

Job attachments

JD_-_Property_-_Property_and_Development_Manager.pdf