Estates Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate is seeking an Estates Manager based in Birmingham or Manchester. This role involves managing a diverse geographical portfolio for a retail client, providing full property management services, and ensuring operational efficiency through client liaison and cost-saving strategies.

Qualifications

• Indicative 2 years relevant commercial property experience required.
• Up to date knowledge of property management legislation essential.
• Demonstrable technical competence in property management necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio.
• Liaison with clients and landlords for uninterrupted premises use.
• Manage and provide advice on lease events and compliance.

Skills

Property management

Client liaison

Cost saving identification

Negotiation

Legislation knowledge

Education

Degree level estate management qualification

Membership of RICS

Tools

HORIZON

TRAMPS

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Birmingham or Manchester

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

Job Title

Estates Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Estates Manager

Global Occupier Services

Birmingham or Manchester

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Estates Manager to join our market-leading Global Occupier Services team, to be based from our Birmingham or Manchester offices.

This is a great opportunity for a Graduate or Surveyor-level Property professional to join our Integrated Portfolio Management team working on a prestigious retail client. As the Estates Manager, you will be assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large retail client. You will provide occupier clients with full property management services, collaborate with other skill lines across the Cushman & Wakefield Group and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region
• Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the client’s premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant
• Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers
• For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison
• Manage exit strategies for freehold and leasehold properties being vacated
• Provide reasoned strategic advice to clients on lease events where required
• Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements and advising clients of same
• Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
• Direct and frequent client contact and reporting
• Undertake inspections to identify risks and opportunities for the client
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
• Membership of RICS desired
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• Indicative 2 years relevant commercial property experience
• Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management
• Demonstrable technical competence in property management
• Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
• Property management / general practice background for or within either a corporate, public sector or private practice
• Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. HORIZON, TRAMPS)
  
  

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Forward Planning – Plans and priorities own workload in order to achieve property management deliverables
• Enabling Delivery – Capable of delivering property management effectively and thoroughly within agreed standards
• Commercially Minded – Seeks efficiencies and cost savings for the client
• Building Relationships – Establishes and nurtures harmonious relationships with clients, their advisers and colleagues
• Developing People – Places a priority on developing own skills, knowledge and abilities in line with team requirements
  
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Contribution to achievement of client and departmental targets
• Client satisfaction
• Delivery of regular and accurate client reports
  
  

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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