Senior Estates Manager

We are recruiting a Senior Estates Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of a large, diverse national property portfolio. The portfolio includes offices, operational depots and complex industrial sites across the UK.

This is a senior, high-profile position requiring strong commercial judgement and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, external partners and advisors.

The Role

• Provide leadership and direction to the Estates Management team, setting clear objectives and maintaining high service standards.
• Oversee the management of a national portfolio of freehold and leasehold property assets, ensuring they are managed efficiently, compliantly and commercially.
• Lead negotiations on key property matters including leases, rent reviews and commercial terms.
• Manage complex estates issues including land acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, landlord consents, wayleaves and site searches.
• Support the development and delivery of the wider property strategy alongside senior leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, agents, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute estates expertise to business growth activities including bids, tenders and investment cases.

Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Property, Estates Management or a related discipline (desirable).
• Significant post-qualification experience managing complex property portfolios.
• Experience within sectors such as waste, minerals, infrastructure, utilities or renewable energy would be advantageous but is not essential.
• This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role managing a large and operationally critical estate within a complex, multi-site environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role managing a large and operationally critical estate within a complex, multi-site environment.