Estates Manager

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with an internationally renowned retailer to recruit an Estates Manager for their Head Office site in London.

This is a strategic and hands-on position where you will manage a national portfolio of commercial and residential properties, ensuring value is maximised while supporting the wider business objectives.

Duties of the Estates Manager will include:

• Managing day-to-day property and estate-related matters across a national portfolio
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords and key stakeholders
• Leading lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions, disposals, and broader property transactions
• Handling landlord and tenant matters, undertaking negotiations directly
• Managing business rates liabilities and identifying opportunities for savings and efficiencies
• Working closely with legal, finance, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless property management
• Leading negotiations relating to dilapidation claims and disputes

We are keen to speak with experienced Estate Managers professionals who can demonstrate a strong blend of commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and technical estates expertise.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• MRICS qualification.
• Degree-level education within Estate Management, Property, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• Experience of commercial & residential property
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation and practice
• Proven experience negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews, and property transactions
• Experience managing both commercial and residential property interests
• Strong understanding of property acquisitions and estate management
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience preparing forecasts and business cases
• The ability to influence stakeholders and build effective professional relationships

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation where you will have genuine influence over the future direction of a significant property portfolio. The role offers a varied workload, strategic involvement, and the chance to work alongside an experienced leadership team within a dynamic commercial environment.

Apply now or to discuss this Estates Manager role, please contact Ian Bruce.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English