Senior Estates Manager - Client Side

Joshua Robert Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing public organisation in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Estates Chartered Surveyor to enhance its Estates & Asset Management team. The position involves managing property portfolios, leading negotiations, and providing expert advice while ensuring compliance with professional standards. Generous salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Professional fees paid and supported CPD

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with 5–10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in estate management in public sector.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general practice surveying tasks per RICS standards.
• Lead property negotiations—acquisitions and disposals.
• Deliver estate management services, prepare reports.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Negotiation

Client-facing

Education

Degree in relevant property or estates discipline

Job description

A leading and growing public organisation in the Midlands is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Estates Chartered Surveyor to join its expanding Estates & Asset Management team. This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in service delivery across multiple local authority areas.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad portfolio of general practice surveying tasks in line with RICS professional standards.
• Lead on property negotiations including acquisitions, disposals, lettings, licences, and legal interests.
• Deliver comprehensive estate management services such as rent reviews, dilapidations, and lease events.
• Provide expert property advice to clients, prepare committee reports, and represent the service at working groups and council meetings.
• Contribute to strategic asset planning and operational efficiency across the estate.
• Monitor and manage property budgets and financial performance of assets.
• Support compliance with ISO quality standards and JV governance.

About You:

• MRICS qualified with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 5–10 years).
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant property or estates discipline.
• Strong background in estate management – experience within a local authority or public sector setting is highly desirable.
• A skilled negotiator with a strategic mindset and excellent client-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £60,000
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Professional fees paid and supported CPD.
• Generous pension scheme (Royal London).
• Flexible and hybrid working (based on agreement).
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing joint venture environment.