Estates Manager - Client Side

The Opportunity
We are working with a large, well-established institutional client to appoint a Client-Side Estates Manager to support the strategic asset management of a substantial and diverse property portfolio across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates or asset management professional to move client-side and play a key role in shaping the long-term performance of a major estate.

The Role
Reporting into the Head of Estates / Asset Management, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and strategic oversight of a varied estate, ensuring assets are optimised financially, operationally, and in line with wider organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
 
Asset management of a large, mixed-use estate, including commercial, operational, and development assets
Developing and implementing asset management strategies to maximise value and performance
Overseeing lease events, rent reviews, renewals, regears, and disposals
Instructing and managing external property advisors, agents, and consultants
Preparing business cases, investment appraisals, and asset performance reports
Supporting development, refurbishment, and repurposing opportunities across the estate
Ensuring compliance with governance, risk, and ESG requirements
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and occupiers  About You
 
Proven experience in estates management or asset management, ideally within a large or complex portfolio
Background in commercial property, whether from client-side, consultancy, or managing agent environments
Strong understanding of landlord and tenant matters and property strategy
Commercially minded with the ability to interpret financial and performance data
Comfortable managing consultants and working with senior stakeholders
MRICS qualified or working towards qualification (desirable)  Why Apply?
 
Rare client-side role with a major institutional estate
Opportunity to influence long-term asset strategy rather than purely transactional work
Broad, varied portfolio offering genuine career development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Midlands-based role with flexible and hybrid working  This role would suit a proactive, strategic estates professional looking to make a long-term impact within a respected institutional environment