Estate Manager

FPMR Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking an experienced Estate Manager for a residential scheme in Central London. Responsibilities include managing on-site teams, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring high standards in communal areas. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in prestigious residential developments and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing prestigious residential developments.
• Knowledge in Fire Door Safety / Inspections.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the on-site team.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents.
• Conduct regular inspections of communal areas.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and support on-site staff.

Skills

Exceptional time management

Outstanding communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking to hire an experienced Estate Manager to join the team on a residential scheme in Central London.

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the on-site team.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, including contractor relationships.
• Ensure communal areas are presented to the highest standard.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents and visitors alike.
• Conduct regular inspections of communal areas, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and safety.
• Manage contractors, approve and assess maintenance work, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, ensuring timely execution to required standards.
• Manage stock levels for day-to-day items and facilitate meter readings for communal utilities.
• Conduct system tests, including emergency lighting, fire alarms, and lift emergency lines.
• Handle refuse management, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility of bin stores.
• Lead, mentor, and support on-site staff, ensuring they have the tools and training to excel.
• Manage staff rotas, holidays, and appraisals to maximise team efficiency.
• Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Experience

• Proven experience managing prestigious residential developments.
• Knowledge in Fire Door Safety / Inspecitions.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams.
• Contractor management expertise, including assessing and approving works.
• Financial management experience (desirable).

Skills

• Exceptional time management and task prioritisation.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).