We are partnered with a long-established, family-owned business with a diverse property portfolio, seeking its first Estate Manager. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work closely with the owners, in-house teams, and trusted external advisers to manage and enhance a varied portfolio including multi-site retail, hospitality, commercial, and residential assets. The role will be based in the NW London head office, with some travel required.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee day-to-day estate management across retail, hospitality, commercial, and residential properties.
- Liaise with operations, maintenance, finance, and legal teams on property matters.
- Support lease renewals, rent reviews, and landlord/tenant issues in collaboration with external advisers.
- Assist with repairs, maintenance, refurbishments, and new-build projects.
- Review service charge budgets, reconciliations, and property cost forecasting.
- Identify asset management and value-add opportunities.
- Contribute to future acquisitions for candidates with interest.
- Maintain landlord relationships and ensure compliance.
- Prepare clear reports for the owners.
What We're Looking For:
- RICS qualified, MRICS preferred however not essential with right commercial property experience.
- Strong commercial estate management experience.
- Knowledge of lease renewals, rent reviews, landlord/tenant matters and liaison with external consultants.
- Familiarity with repairs, maintenance, and construction processes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working in a family business/family office environment
- Desirable: Experience across residential, commercial, and multi-site retail sectors; interest in acquisitions; exposure to planning or development feasibility.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary plus bonus.
- Long-term career opportunity in a respected family-owned business.
- Broad exposure across the property lifecycle with scope to grow into acquisitions and strategic development.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for a hands-on role with variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing family business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to Lucy Wynn on 07355 688 655 or for a confidential conversation.
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