Property Director

Established in 1967 as a Port Authority and now with eight strategically located ports across Scotland and England, Forth Ports handles an impressive 31 million tonnes of cargo each year. It is home to both London’s and Scotland’s largest ports - key gateways for international trade and domestic supply chains. Beyond the sheer scale of operations, Forth Ports contributes a remarkable £950 million in economic value annually, supporting businesses, communities, and the broader UK economy. Port of Tilbury stands as the closest port to London, making it a critical gateway for trade into the capital and beyond. Each year, Tilbury handles around 16 million tonnes of cargo, accounting for an impressive 36% of the total volume moved along the River Thames. The port alone generates over half of the Forth Ports Group’s total turnover and supports around 700 direct employees, contributing £394 million annually to the UK economy. Having already undergone a £1billion investment programme, the port has ambitious plans to double its cargo throughput to 32 million tonnes per year and triple direct port-related employment from 4,000 to over 12,000 jobs over the next 10 to 15 years. The new Property Director will be responsible for the oversight and management of all property related activities at the Port of Tilbury. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive property strategy that maximises the value and utilisation of the property portfolio, aligns with the port's long-term objectives, and drives sustainable growth. The Property Director will collaborate with senior leadership to establish strategic priorities, sponsor key initiatives, and ensure the effective integration of property management with the overall business strategy. This role is pivotal in enhancing the port's competitive edge, evolving innovation, and delivering exceptional value to stakeholders. We require a senior leader with prior experience in property management. Candidates should bring a proven ability to manage complex property and land projects to budget and timescale, strong knowledge of property laws, regulations and best practice as well as experience of implementing successful change to improve performance. If you would like to be part of a visionary leadership team driving transformational growth and shape the future of a powerhouse port services business, we would love to hear from you. Please apply or contact our retained advisor, Sophie Randles, at sophierandles@livingstonjames.com for a confidential discussion.

Location: Tilbury, UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025