On-Site Estate Manager & Safety Lead

RENDALL & RITTNER LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Team uniform

Training and development

Job summary

Rendall & Rittner is seeking an Estate Manager to lead on-site safety, compliance and resident service for a 280-apartment estate in Southampton. You will coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, and work with central teams to plan works and control costs.

The role requires a proactive, organised individual with on-site management experience and a strong focus on resident satisfaction. UK eligibility is required and the package includes pension and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a residential block or estate with on-site responsibility.
• Familiarity with Building Safety Act and high-risk buildings.
• Experience coordinating contractors and reviewing RAMS.
• Experience handling service charge budgets and quotes.
• Strong resident communication and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular estate inspections and oversee maintenance.
• Manage contractor activity on site, permits to work, RAMS checks.
• Keep safety and compliance documentation up to date, log incidents and report.
• Welcome and support residents, handle enquiries and resolve issues.
• Monitor cleaning, landscaping, gym and car park standards.
• Support budget control through quotes, POs, stock management and invoice approvals.

Skills

Building safety compliance

Contractor management

Resident relations

Budget control

CAFM systems

Tools

CAFM systems

Ticketing systems

Job description

Rendall & Rittner is seeking an Estate Manager to lead on-site safety, compliance and resident service for a 280-apartment estate in Southampton. You will coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, and work with central teams to plan works and control costs.

The role requires a proactive, organised individual with on-site management experience and a strong focus on resident satisfaction. UK eligibility is required and the package includes pension and development opportunities.