Estate Manager

Job Description

Role: Estate ManagerLocation: North west - St Helens 30+ milesSalary: £50,000 + car allowance and packagePermanent positionThe RoleMason-James is currently recruiting or an experienced Estate Manager based in the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly reputable company who are offering an exceptional salary, security, and flexibilityDuties

• To provide internal leadership in the Estate Management function, responsible for managing all lease events, acquisitions and disposals within the operational and support property portfolio
• Deal with maintenance of landlord and tenant relationships and to minimise risk from the operational estate.
• Acquisition and disposal programme the providing sound analysis of proposals in accordance with business objectives.
• Maintenance and development of data records and estate management alert protocols and the provision of accurate management information.
• Support department heads with property issues and queries.
• Provide Professional management, advice and reporting on extensive leasehold portfolio throughout the UK and Eire.
• Managing, both in-house and through external consultants, Rent Reviews, Lease Renewals, Lease Re-gears, Lease reversions, Dilapidation matters, Disposal and Acquisitions.
• Provide strategic property advice on all matters affect the operating businesses.
• Develop and manage key relationships with internal and external consultants, customers and stakeholders.
• Day to day management of landlord relationships.
• Providing detailed management information on all aspects of the Property Estate, in line with Groups KPIs.
• Preparation of detailed business cases for acquisitions, disposals, relocations, renewals and other property matters.
• Identification of opportunities to reduce property costs to the operating businesses.
• Management of Business Rate, Service Charge, Property Insurance, utilities and Professional Fee budgets, supported by the Estate Management Coordinator.
• Optimise income from sublet portfolio.
• Management of Onerous Lease Portfolio.
• Work with the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate and timely payment of all property liabilities.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Undertake inspections and identifying opportunities to deliver savings, add value and provide depot network efficiencies.

• Qualified Chartered Surveyor with c. 3 years Post Qualification Experience, client side preferred but not essential.
• Sound knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation.
• Some experience in industrial, warehousing and trade counter sectors preferred, but not essential.
• Computer literate, with good knowledge of Word, Excel and ability to rapidly learn new systems.
• High level of verbal and written communications skills, report writing and Board reporting.
• Demonstrated strong commercial awareness and forward-thinking skills.
• Creative and innovative manager, able to think beyond traditional parameters.
• Highly organised and delivery orientated and able to work under pressure to tight timescales.
• Able to gain early credibility and be a tough, but fair negotiator, achieving win-win benefits using exceptional commercial acumen.
• Good financial awareness and management skills with ability to manage financial targets and financial reporting systems.
• Sound knowledge of performance management and commercial incentive schemes and application within a complex stakeholder environment.

For more information please apply and we will be in touch with suitable candidates or contact Jennifer directly

Keyskills :
Estate PlanningProperty MaintenanceProperty ManagementEstate AdministrationProperty Managers