Senior Estates Manager - Client Side

Fantastic new client side Senior Estates Manager (ideally MRICS) opportunity based in Manchester. Working for an entrepreneurial organisation.

The role would report directly to the CEO of the Property Group and act as the senior operational lead for the property function.

The role would be responsible for managing a small property team consisting of 7 (previous experience not essential but the ability to step into this) and implementing the property strategy agreed by the Executive Team.

Purpose of the Role

To provide leadership and coordination across all property disciplines, ensuring the portfolio is managed efficiently, remains compliant, supports operational requirements, and delivers commercial value. The portfolio is across the North West patch and sectors include retail, hospitality, residential, commercial units.

Key Responsibilities

Property Team Leadership

Set priorities, objectives, and performance standards. Escalation point.

Portfolio Oversight

Oversee day-to-day management of the property portfolio.

Budget & Financial Management

Manage approved property budgets. Monitor expenditure and financial performance

Compliance & Risk

Ensure statutory compliance obligations are metProjects & Property Improvements : Oversee delivery of refurbishment and improvement projects.

Asset & Lease Management

Oversee lease events, rent reviews and renewal

Executive Reporting

Prepare property performance reports and recommendations for the Board.

Decision-Making Authority

The role would have authority to

Manage the property team

Manage approved budgets

Approve operational expenditure within delegated limits

Prioritise departmental activities

Make recommendations on leasing, projects and asset management

Implement agreed property strategies

Opportunity & ProgressionPrevious experience of managing a team is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the role to develop into a board level role in the future. Offering bonus, parking, 25 holidays plus bank holidays.

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