Estates & Property Manager

Edinburgh and the Lothians | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Shape the future of our estate

At Lothian, we're more than a transport operator – we're the people who keep Edinburgh and the surrounding communities moving.

With over 2,500 colleagues, we have been delivering safe, reliable and high-quality public transport services for more than 100 years. Operating a fleet of over 700 buses across more than 70 routes, we connect millions of people with work, education, leisure and essential services every week.

We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation and outstanding customer service. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace where colleagues can develop their skills, progress their careers and make a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Estates & Property Manager to lead the strategic management, development and governance of our diverse multi-site estate portfolio.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our estate and infrastructure are safe, compliant, sustainable and capable of supporting the future ambitions of the business.

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering major investment programmes, including depot electrification and wider estate transformation initiatives, whilst ensuring our facilities continue to support operational excellence across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to influence long-term strategy, lead significant projects and help shape the future of transport infrastructure across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

• Leading the strategic management of our estates and property portfolio.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Managing contractors and major projects to ensure safe and effective delivery.
• Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement across our estate and facilities.
• Managing budgets and providing insight and assurance to stakeholders.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience within estates, property or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and building management.
• Experience delivering projects and managing contractors.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Experience with in transport, logistics, engineering or industrial environments would be advantageous.

Professional qualifications and membership of organisations such as IWFM or RICS are desirable.

What we do matters.

We're proud of our heritage, ambitious about our future and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where people can develop, thrive and make a real difference. Our colleagues are at the heart of our success, and we're dedicated to supporting them both professionally and personally.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of our estate and infrastructure.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to be part of one of Scotland's leading public transport organisations.
• Free travel on all Lothian buses and Edinburgh Trams across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, plus a 90% discount on an additional travel pass for a family member or friend.
• Automatic enrolment into our fully funded HSF Health Plan, providing support with a wide range of healthcare costs, including optical and dental treatment, physiotherapy, podiatry and much more. Cover is also provided for your children under 18 at no additional cost.
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package, including discounts at hundreds of retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support.