Estates Manager

Humphrey & Kirk; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Colchester seeks an Estates Manager to support property portfolio management. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, interpreting leases, and managing suppliers. Ideal candidates are organised and proactive, with strong communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working after training.

Benefits

£27,500 basic salary

Company car

Hybrid working after training

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care contribution

Employee referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable, organised, and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills are required for liaising with various stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to site visits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with contractors or landlords.
• Interpret leases to understand obligations and access rights.
• Manage suppliers and agents including security providers.
• Perform general administration tasks including scheduling.
• Assist with invoice and payment processing.
• Communicate with local authorities regarding business rates.
• Collaborate with other departments to support property projects.

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Job description

As an Estates Manager, you'll support the effective management of our property portfolio, reporting directly to the Head of Estates. You'll take on a broad range of responsibilities across maintenance, lease interpretation, supplier management, and administration. This is an ideal role for someone organised, communicative, and proactive, looking to develop in estates or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance, working with contractors or landlords depending on lease terms.
• Interpret leases to identify maintenance obligations, access rights, and validate landlord charges.
• Manage suppliers and agents, including security providers and commercial property agents.
• Carry out general administration, including scheduling, document handling, and record-keeping.
• Assist with invoice and payment processing, including service charge and business rates.
• Communicate with local authorities on business rates queries, billing, and grants.
• Collaborate with departments such as Finance, Facilities, and IT to support property projects.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable liaising with colleagues, suppliers, and third parties
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and basic Office applications
• Full UK driving licence - regular site visits required
• Desirable: Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015 and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Desirable: A willingness to learn and problem-solve – no two days are the same

This is a varied, hands-on role with plenty of opportunity to grow your knowledge of estates and property management. If you're a proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What’s on offer?

• £27,500 basic salary
• Company car
• Hybrid working after training (pattern to be confirmed with Head of Estates)
• Access to Spicerhaart's Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care contribution
• Employee referral bonus scheme