Property & Estate Manager

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- ** Role Overview
** To manage and optimise Uniphar’s retail pharmacy property estate, ensuring efficient lease management, compliance with legal and health & safety obligations, and alignment with the company’s strategic and financial objectives. The role also supports future business growth through property acquisition and development opportunities.
** 1. Business Asset Management – Property
*** Manage a portfolio of 150+ leased properties with an annual rent commitment of approximately €15 million +.
* Negotiate with landlords to ensure rental costs reflect market valuations.
* Secure favourable outcomes at rent reviews, renewals, and lease terminations.
* Oversee all lease-related activities, including break options, amendments, assignments, and sublets.
* Manage subtenant relationships and ensure timely rent collection.
* Identify and secure tenants for vacant units that align with retail pharmacy strategy.
* Prepare annual and five-year property projections to support budgeting and strategic planning.
* Present recommendations to the Senior Management Team on lease renewals, expiries, and property risks/opportunities.
* Monitor local planning applications and identify potential risks or development opportunities.
** 2. Compliance and Legal
*** Ensure full compliance with all lease covenants, planning permissions, and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain all pharmacy premises in safe and compliant condition.
* Act as the main liaison with external legal advisers on property matters.
* Provide heads of terms for lease negotiations and oversee legal execution of lease documentation.
** 3. Facilities Management and Cost Control
*** Act as key point of contact with the company’s facilities management provider.
* Manage estate-related fixed and variable costs within approved budgets.
* Approve repair and maintenance works through the facilities service portal.
* Prepare annual and five-year capex forecasts for property, plant, and equipment upgrades.
* Manage utility, printer, and photo lab contracts to ensure value for money.
** 4. Health & Safety Leadership
*** Lead the national, multi-functional Health & Safety team for the retail pharmacy division.
* Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
* Implement and monitor risk assessments, fire safety procedures, and first aid coverage.
* Work with Operations to mitigate identified risks and prevent reoccurrence of incidents.
* Liaise with insurers for all incident reporting and claim management.
* Support resolution of insurance claims in collaboration with legal and insurer representatives.
** 5. Business Development and Expansion
*** Identify and evaluate property acquisition and development opportunities aligned to business strategy.
* Act as key point of contact for property and selling agents.
* Prepare business cases with valuation analysis and return on investment assessments.
* Lead negotiations with sellers and coordinate due diligence across internal and external stakeholders.
** Key Relationships
**** Internal:
** Operations, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, Facilities, Senior Management Team.  
** External:
** Landlords, Property Agents, Legal Advisers, Insurers, Contractors, Local Authorities, Subtenants.
** Qualifications & Experience
*** Degree in Real Estate, Property, Facilities Management, or Business (or equivalent experience).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience managing commercial or retail property portfolios.
* Proven success in lease negotiation, property compliance, and budget management.
* Knowledge of Irish property law, leasing structures, and planning regulations.
* Experience managing health & safety compliance in multi-site operations.
** Skills & Competencies
*** Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
* Strategic thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving ability.
* Strong organisational and project management skills.
* Effective communicator and relationship builder.
* Collaborative leadership approach.
** Performance…