Estates Manager

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee property and facilities management within the retail sector. This hybrid role includes managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing budgets. Candidates should have proven experience in property management and excellent financial acumen. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary in the range of £75,000 per annum

Company Car & fuel card

Permanent position with opportunities for career growth

Generous holiday leave allowance

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to work in a thriving retail industry

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or property management, ideally within the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external partners.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the retail estate, ensuring all properties are maintained to a high standard.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations across all locations.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for maintenance and repair work.
• Develop and manage budgets related to property and facilities management.
• Lead on the completion of rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Ensure timely resolution of any issues affecting retail operations.
• Monitor and report on the performance of the facilities management team.
• Implement strategies for cost efficiency and sustainability across the estate.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

The Estates Manager will oversee property and facilities management operations within the retail industry, ensuring all locations are fully functional and compliant with regulations. Hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the retail estate, ensuring all properties are maintained to a high standard.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations across all locations.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for maintenance and repair work.
• Develop and manage budgets related to property and facilities management.
• Lead on the completion of rent reviews, lease renewals
• Rent reviews - Minimise rental outings as well as collecting and analysing comparable evidence and conducting detailed negotiations.
• Lease renewals - Identify and pro-actively deal with lease expiries and renewals to ensure the most favourable terms for the business.
• Ensure timely resolution of any issues affecting retail operations.
• Monitor and report on the performance of the facilities management team.
• Implement strategies for cost efficiency and sustainability across the estate.
• Support the development of new retail locations by providing property expertise.

Qualifications

• A successful Estates Manager should have:
• Proven experience in facilities or property management, ideally within the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external partners.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of £75,000 per annum.
• Company Car & fuel card
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Generous holiday leave allowance.
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work within a thriving retail industry.
• If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Estates Manager, we encourage you to apply today