Senior Estates Manager - Client Side

Joshua Robert; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert, a leading property company, is seeking a Senior Estates Manager to join its regional property team in the West Midlands. You will take ownership of a diverse commercial portfolio and drive performance across the region.

Reporting to the senior property leadership, you will manage a small team, shape asset management strategies, oversee lease events, budgets and governance, and collaborate with investment, development and finance colleagues to maximise income and value.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing commercial property portfolios, preferably client-side.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and broader property management.
• Proven track record delivering asset management and value-creation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• MRICS qualification would be advantageous; relevant experience is key.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of a diverse regional commercial portfolio.
• Develop and implement asset management strategies to maximise income and value.
• Manage lease events including renewals, rent reviews, regearing and landlord/tenant matters.
• Oversee budgets, service charges and regional financial performance.
• Lead, motivate and develop a small client-side team.

Skills

Property management

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Autonomy

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

MRICS

Job description

Role Type: Client Side | Regional Portfolio

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading property company with a substantial and diverse commercial property portfolio to appoint a Senior Estates Manager to join its regional property team in the West Midlands.

This is a high-quality client-side opportunity for an experienced property professional looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key role in driving performance across a mixed commercial estate.

Reporting into the senior property leadership team, you will have responsibility for Property and Asset Management across a regionally focused portfolio, whilst managing and developing a small team.

The role offers genuine autonomy, strategic involvement and the opportunity to influence how the portfolio is managed and enhanced over the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day property and estates management of a diverse commercial portfolio across the region.
• Develop and implement property and asset management strategies to maximise income, value and operational performance.
• Take responsibility for lease events including renewals, rent reviews, lease restructuring, regearing and other landlord and tenant matters.
• Manage relationships with occupiers, agents, professional advisers and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and deliver asset management initiatives and value-creation opportunities across the portfolio.
• Oversee property budgets, service charge matters, expenditure and financial performance.
• Work closely with internal investment, development, finance and other teams to deliver wider portfolio objectives.
• Provide commercial and strategic property advice to senior stakeholders.
• Commission and manage external professional advisers, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money.
• Lead, motivate and develop a small team, creating a collaborative and high-performing client-side environment.
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to improve portfolio performance.
• Ensure appropriate governance, compliance and risk management across the estate.#

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estates Manager, Senior Property Manager, Asset Manager or Estates professional with a strong commercial property background.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience managing commercial property portfolios, preferably within a client-side environment.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and wider property management.
• Proven experience delivering asset management and value-creation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of property investment and portfolio performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to operate autonomously while working collaboratively across a wider organisation.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day delivery.
• MRICS qualification would be advantageous, although relevant experience and track record will be equally important.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded property business in a genuinely client-side capacity.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a significant regional remit, influence asset performance and work alongside experienced property and investment professionals. The business offers a supportive environment, strong career prospects and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a diverse commercial portfolio.

If you are an experienced commercial property professional looking for a senior client-side position with genuine responsibility for both Property and Asset Management, we would be keen to hear from you.