Senior Estates Manager – Client Side

Overview

In this senior, client-side role you lead the property function for a Northwest portfolio across retail, hospitality, residential and commercial spaces. You will head a small team, implement the property strategy, and partner with the CEO and Executive Team to drive compliant, value-focused operations. You’ll balance day-to-day management with strategic improvements and reporting to the Board. This is a growth-ready role with potential for board-level progression in an entrepreneurial environment.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus
• parking
• 25 holidays plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Property Team Leadership: set priorities, objectives, and performance standards; serve as escalation point
• Portfolio Oversight: manage day-to-day property portfolio activities
• Budget & Financial Management: oversee approved budgets and monitor expenditure
• Compliance & Risk: ensure statutory compliance is met
• Projects & Property Improvements: oversee refurbishment and improvement projects
• Asset & Lease Management: manage lease events, rent reviews and renewals
• Executive Reporting: prepare property performance reports and board recommendations

Key requirements

• MRICS preferred (ideal)
• Senior Estates Management experience
• ability to lead a small property team
• strong understanding of portfolio management across NW sectors (retail, hospitality, residential, commercial)
• proven ability to implement property strategy and manage budgets

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• portfolio management
• budgeting and financial management
• lease events, rent reviews and renewals

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