Client Side Estates Manager
£60,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Package
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates Manager to join a large, well-established, hospitality organisation, with a diverse leased and managed estate. This is a senior client-side role offering genuine autonomy, commercial influence, and the opportunity to directly impact income performance and long-term asset value across a regional portfolio.
The Role
You will be responsible for the effective management of licensed and non-licensed property interests, ensuring income is maximised, assets are protected, and all statutory and legal obligations are met.
Driving Income and Performance
* Producing And Positively Challenging Rent Assessments For New Lettings, Rent Reviews, Renewals, And Investment Proposals
* Managing Rent Review And Renewal Processes In Line With The Pubs Code, RICS Guidance, And Internal Governance
* Leading Complex Negotiations To Protect And Enhance Rental Income
* Instructing And Managing External Agents To Support Negotiations And Specialist Matters
* Overseeing Notices, Possession Actions, And Income Recovery Where Required
* Proactively Managing And Growing Income From The Non-Licensed Estate
Enhancing Asset Value
* Identifying Surplus Land And Non-Licensed Assets And Developing Value-Realisation Strategies
* Pursuing Freehold Acquisitions Where Leasehold Interests Exist
* Protecting Estate Tenure And Preventing Unintended Rights Of Renewal
* Developing Estate Plans To Mitigate Property Costs, Including Rent, Service Charge, And Dilapidations
* Managing Superior Landlord Relationships And Negotiating Surrenders Or Acquisitions
* Resolving Boundary, Title, Easement, And Ownership Issues
* Managing Compulsory Purchase Negotiations Where Applicable
* Reviewing Title Plans To Identify Surplus Land And Address Title Defects
* Managing Rating Agents To Reduce Occupier Costs And Challenge Excessive Rateable Values
Stakeholder Engagement
* Providing Estate Management Expertise And Training To Regional Operational Teams
* Acting As A Trusted Advisor To Senior Operational Leadership
* Building Strong, Professional Relationships With Occupiers To Secure Cooperation And Agreement
* Managing And Coordinating Legal, Rating, And Property Consultants
Essential Requirements
* RICS Qualified
* Solid Understanding Of Property Law, Compliance, And Governance
* Commercially Astute With Strong Analytical And Negotiation Skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
Package
* £60,000 – £70,000 Base Salary
* £7,000 Car Allowance
* 7.5% Employer Pension Contribution
* Up To 20% Annual Bonus
* Field-Based Flexibility With Limited Head Office Attendance