Estates Manager

Medivet Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking an Estates Manager to ensure efficient operations across its 400+ practices. The role involves negotiating lease renewals, supporting expansion initiatives, and ensuring legal compliance. The ideal candidate should be MRICS-qualified or have significant experience in landlord/tenant law, and possess strong stakeholder management and strategic problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making an impact.

Qualifications

• MRICS-qualified or 5+ years of strong landlord/tenant law experience (UK-wide).
• Proven success in managing multi-site estates across national geographies.
• Experience leading rent review and rates programmes with external agents.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for lease renewals and rent reviews across the estate.
• Support expansion and residential portfolio initiatives.
• Ensure legal compliance and governance across all estates activity.

Skills

Landlord/tenant law experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Location – Hybrid / Watford

As Estates Manager you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our portfolio of 400+ practices operates efficiently and effectively, from managing landlord relationships, and mitigating property-related challenges to collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve our business goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead negotiations for lease renewals and rent reviews across the estate

• Support expansion, remote space initiatives, and residential portfolio initiatives

• Develop exit strategies for non-trading sites and propose commercial solutions

• Ensure legal compliance and governance across all estates activity

• Manage relationships with rating consultants, auditors, and legal

• Provide strategic advice to internal teams on maintenance obligations and property risks

• Contribute to monthly Board reporting and bi-annual forecast reporting

What You’ll Bring

• MRICS-qualified or 5+ years of strong landlord/tenant law experience (UK-wide)

• Proven success in managing multi-site estates across national geographies

• Experience of leading rent review and rates programmes in partnership with external agents

• Commercial acumen and confident decision-making aligned with business goals

• Strong stakeholder management — experience with franchisee/JVP environments is a plus

• Strategic thinker who thrives on prioritising and solving complex problems

Why Medivet

Joining Medivet means becoming part of a nationwide community that puts care at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with a collaborative, people-first team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for.