Assistant Estate Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property brand in East London is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Estate Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering potential for a permanent role. The successful candidate will support the Senior Estate Manager in the day-to-day operations of a vibrant mixed-use estate, ensuring smooth functioning of commercial, residential, and retail spaces while managing supplier relationships and compliance.

Benefits

Career opportunities within a top-tier property company

Opportunity to transition to a permanent role

Qualifications

• Some experience in property or FM, ideally within mixed–use estates.
• Proactive, approachable, and a keen learner.
• IOSH-certified.

Responsibilities

• Helping to manage suppliers, budgets, and estate operations.
• Acting as a contact for occupiers to maintain relationships.
• Overseeing health & safety, compliance, and property management tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational ability

Proactivity

Approachability

Education

IOSH certification

Experience in property management or FM

Job description

Cobalt are partnering with one of the UK's leading property brands to find an enthusiastic Assistant Estate Manager to support their vibrant mixed–use estate in East London. This is a 12–month fixed–term contract with potential for a permanent role within the business.

You'll be supporting the Senior Estate Manager in running a diverse estate, covering everything from commercial spaces to residential areas and retail.

What you'll be doing:

• Helping to manage suppliers, budgets, and day–to–day estate operations.

• Acting as a point of contact for occupiers – keeping things running smoothly and relationships strong.

• Overseeing health & safety, compliance, and general property management tasks.

• Supporting a well–run estate with a variety of components.

What we're looking for:

• Some experience in property or FM, ideally within mixed–use estates.

• IOSH–certified.

• Proactive, approachable, and a keen learner.

• Strong communication skills and good organisational ability.

Why apply?

• You'll work on one of East London's most exciting developments.

• You'll be part of a top–tier property company with career opportunities.

• A contract to get your foot in the door, with real potential to go permanent.