The Opportunity We are working with a large, well-established institutional client to appoint a Client-Side Estates Manager to support the strategic asset management of a substantial and diverse property portfolio across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates or asset management professional to move client-side and play a key role in shaping the long-term performance of a major estate. The Role Reporting into the Head of Estates / Asset Management, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and strategic oversight of a varied estate, ensuring assets are optimised financially, operationally, and in line with wider organisational objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Asset management of a large, mixed-use estate, including commercial, operational, and development assets Developing and implementing asset management strategies to maximise value and performance Overseeing lease events, rent reviews, renewals, regears, and disposals Instructing and managing external property advisors, agents, and consultants Preparing business cases, investment appraisals, and asset performance reports Supporting development, refurbishment, and repurposing opportunities across the estate Ensuring compliance with governance, risk, and ESG requirements Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and occupiers About You Proven experience in estates management or asset management, ideally within a large or complex portfolio Background in commercial property, whether from client-side, consultancy, or managing agent environments Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters and property strategy Commercially minded with the ability to interpret financial and performance data Comfortable managing consultants and working with senior stakeholders MRICS qualified or working towards qualification (desirable) Why Apply? Rare client-side role with a major institutional estate Opportunity to influence long-term asset strategy rather than purely transactional work Broad, varied portfolio offering genuine career development Competitive salary and benefits package Midlands-based role with flexible and hybrid working This role would suit a proactive, strategic estates professional looking to make a long-term impact within a respected institutional environment