Job Description
Step into a role where you don't just manage a place, you shape a community. My client is seeking a driven, hands-on Estate Manager to take ownership of a high-profile London neighbourhood, overseeing a vibrant, mixed-use estate with a diverse resident population. This is a visible, site-based role where your impact will be felt every day.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in delivering operational excellence and enhancing the resident experience. You'll ensure buildings, public spaces, and amenities are maintained to exceptional standards while helping drive overall performance.
Leading on-site teams and contractors, you'll balance operations, compliance, budgeting, and resident engagement with confidence. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact!
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the day-to-day operational management of buildings, public realm, car parks and landscaped areas.
* Ensure the estate is safe, compliant, well-maintained and consistently presented to a high standard.
* Line-manage the on-site team, including recruitment, rotas, performance, welfare and disciplinaries.
* Oversee contractors and suppliers, managing procurement, quotations and quality of service delivery.
* Drive full health & safety and building safety compliance, including incident reporting and investigations.
* Manage budgets, expenditure and stakeholder reporting, with strong cost control and clear communication.
Your Requirements:
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in property or estate management within a large, complex site.
* Proven experience leading teams and managing on-site staff.
* Strong background in contractor management, procurement, and overseeing works on site.
* Solid experience with budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
* Excellent knowledge of building safety, health & safety and compliance.
* Confident, calm, and highly reactive in a fast-paced operational environment.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear and professional reports.
* Comfortable participating in an on-call rota as part of the management team.
Please call me on or connect with me on LinkedIn (Johan Keutcha) and send me a message there.