Estate Manager

Abbatt Property Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment firm is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee a high-end residential development in Watford. The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury management, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to delivering exceptional service. This full-time position includes competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Additional day off for your birthday

Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)

Cycle2Work scheme

Life Assurance

IWFM qualification support

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-end residential or hospitality developments.
• Strong leadership style focused on service delivery.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and manage the concierge team.
• Foster community culture by maintaining resident relationships.
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Tech Savvy

Education

IWFM Qualification Support

Job description

Estate Manager – High–End PropertyWatford Full–Time, Permanent Up to GBP70,000 per annum

Are you an experienced leader in luxury residential or hospitality management? We're seeking a proactive and customer–focused Estate Manager to oversee a prestigious residential scheme in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a thriving community, lead a high–performing team, and make a meaningful impact on a high–profile development.

What's in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

• An additional day off for your birthday

• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Life Assurance

• IWFM qualification support

• Plus a range of other benefits

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing high–end residential developments or similar environments (e.g. hospitality or military)

• A hands–on, proactive leadership style with a focus on delivering exceptional service

• Excellent communication and team management skills

• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and meeting varied expectations

• Highly organised, tech–savvy, and confident in managing budgets and resources

• A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential

• Mobilisation experience is a bonus

Key responsibilities of the Estate Manager:

• Lead day–to–day site operations, ensuring seamless delivery of services

• Manage and support the concierge team (day and night), overseeing rotas, training, and performance

• Foster a strong community culture by maintaining excellent resident relationships

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, managing contractors effectively

• Maintain a strong and visible on–site presence, ensuring high standards and stakeholder satisfaction

• Contribute to long–term mobilisation strategy as future phases of the development come online

• Manage key operational areas such as refuse, parking, and key systems

• Oversee resident move–ins and move–outs, maintaining high community standards

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

If you're an Estate Manager looking to lead a flagship residential development and bring your experience to a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your property management career.