Property Assistant

The Property Assistant is responsible for managing key quantitative information for the GB Railfreight property portfolio, ensuring that data is well organised and important deadlines—like rent reviews, lease expiries, and service charge milestones—are accurately monitored.

In this role, you will support the Head of Property in identifying and progressing commercial opportunities that enhance revenue across the GBRf property portfolio. You will also contribute to the development of the GB Railfreight property strategy, ensuring it aligns with commercial, operational, and engineering requirements.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in property, excellent organisational skills, and the drive to grow professionally. We offer future study support for those looking to develop their qualifications and progress their career. While property‑related experience or a relevant qualification is an advantage, success in this role is driven by motivation, a proactive mindset, exceptional organisation, and a genuine willingness to learn.

Main Responsibilities

• Support with the various roles involved in the acquisition of a new property (lease terms, Heads of Terms, site visits, compiling photographic schedules)
• Support project managers where necessary on schemes related to development on new sites.
• Provide support on site design, lease mapping and supplier management
• Advise GB Railfreight on relevant changes to legislation and best practice where applicable to the management of the estate.
• Undertake other tasks where necessary that might be required to support the growth of the GBRF property portfolio or to protect the H&S or compliance of the GBRF property portfolio.
• Represent GBRF departments at internal, industry and customer meetings or site visits Act responsibly at all times to ensure the H&S of GBRf employees and the wider public.
• Support on any property development schemes where necessary and try and ensure they are implemented successfully within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Support the Head of Property to ensure that GBRf are compliant in their duties as both landlord and tenant to avoid any reputational or financial damage.
• Help to find efficiencies and savings where possible across the property portfolio
• Assist the Head of Property in ensuring that suppliers, consultants and contractors are managed efficiently to ensure smooth delivery of services (terms of engagements, description of works, parameters on their duties).

Personal Profile

A motivated and detail‑focused individual with a background or keen interest in property, bringing strong analytical skills, ability to manage quantitative information, organise data, and track key property milestones. Bringing a proactive, organised approach, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work independently while building effective relationships in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Qualifications

• A full clean driving licence, held for a minimum of 12 months.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and produce professional correspondence, reports, business cases, and contractor remits.
• Effective interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to build and sustain positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage data, track key dates and milestones, and maintain accurate property‑related records.

Desirable

• Experience of reviewing and managing contracts.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge of rail industry policy relating to freight sites.
• Understanding of terminal development requirements and industry best practice.
• Familiarity with property data management or systems used to track leases, charges, and commercial deadlines.

GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide. 

When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions. 

We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions: 

Our Values 

Key Benefits of Working With Us 

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package of 25 days, and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer: 

• A generous healthcare package 
• An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers 
• An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months) 
• Regular social events, including days out for you and your family 
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture. 

Inclusion Without Exclusion 

At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background. 

Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.