Senior Property Manager

Senior Estate Manager

London (W1)
Permanent | Full-time
£70,000 – £80,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estate Manager to take ownership of a high-profile mixed-use estate in central London. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for ensuring the estate is managed, maintained, and continually improved to an exceptional standard.

Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will lead day-to-day estate operations, planned maintenance, refurbishment projects, and health & safety compliance across a diverse commercial and residential portfolio. You will also manage a small team and work closely with internal stakeholders, tenants, and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Estate & Property Management

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme across the estate.
• Ensure all buildings are maintained to a consistently high standard through proactive maintenance and external redecoration programmes.
• Oversee both reactive and planned maintenance across commercial and residential assets.
• Coordinate regular inspections including drainage surveys, roof inspections, and vacant property checks.

Refurbishment & Projects

• Identify common areas and buildings requiring refurbishment or upgrade.
• Prepare detailed scopes of works and specifications, obtain competitive tenders, and secure approvals.
• Manage refurbishment and improvement projects from inception to completion, overseeing consultants and contractors.

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Take ownership of health & safety and statutory compliance across the portfolio.
• Implement and action guidance provided by the Head of H&S, ensuring all risks are managed appropriately and compliantly.

Financial & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare and forecast service charge budgets where applicable, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Liaise closely with asset management colleagues to align maintenance works with lease events and wider estate strategy.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, internal teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.

People Management

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Property Maintenance Coordinator, Compliance Assistant, and Head of H&S.
  
   

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Estate Manager or Property Manager, with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance within estate or property management.
• Demonstrable experience managing a live PPM schedule across complex estates.
• Skilled in supplier procurement, service charge budgeting, and delivering value for money.
• Confident and professional communicator, comfortable engaging with tenants and senior stakeholders.
• Line management experience is desirable.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm