Quantity Surveyor / Estate Manager

Success Recruit are currently working with a well-established Property Developer with a portfolio of commercial & residential sites covering Essex, Suffolk & Herts and seeking an experienced Estates Manager to join the team. Working closely with the managing director building relationships both internally and externally whilst responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio worth up to 50 million.

The successful Estate Manager will work closely with the Managing Director building relationships both externally and internally, ensuring professional and agreed service levels are achieved, maximising supportive tenancy agreements alongside continued development of the business, identifying areas of growth, with a desire to progress within their personal development and career.

The successful Quantity Surveyor / Estate Manager will be expected to:

• Have previous project management experience within property / estate management, commercial and residential with RICS also beneficial
• Financial and budgeting management experience alongside knowledge of current legislation
• Able to manage multiple sites with a willingness to problem solve
• Have strong communication/organisational skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships

The successful Quantity Surveyor /Estate Manager will be rewarded with:

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in an established business
• Opportunity for career development and to work closely with the managing director supporting him as he reduces his hours within the business
• Become an integral member of a supportive and established team

Job Description

The Successful Estate Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a large portfolio or commercial and residential property as well as supporting with any new planned developments in the future. Collaboratively working with internal and external relationships. Able to support operations displaying strong leadership and project management skills.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Manage all tenant relationships & external facility managers effectively
• Attend site visits and ensure the smooth running of portfolio
• Ensure annual valuations / insurances / risk assessments & Health & Safety procedures are in place
• Develop and implement the annual planned and preventative maintenance to ensure the portfolios buildings are maintained to the highest standards
• Put in place suitable procedures to ensure any required reactive maintenance is minimised and dealt with quickly, safely, and effectively
• Identify where the organisation could work more efficiently and effectively using initiative and creativity to find solutions to overcome problems and forecast any problems
• Ensure positive and proactive relationships are maintained with relevant and effective contractor teams, source, identify & arrange tenders for new suppliers where required
• Review contracts, finances and budgets as required alongside the MD ensuring goals are met
• Source and manage contractors and suppliers, specifying work appropriately and ensuring it is carried out to the required standard meeting deadlines
• Communicate effectively with all internal teams to ensure a consistent, effective and efficient delivery of planned and reactive tasks

This position would suit someone who is seeking a position where they enjoy having ownership and taking responsibility for a large portfolio of properties. It would suit someone who is passionate about property, project management and able to utilise their previous experience to work within a small, successful business always looking for the opportunity to grow.

Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 - 5:00pm - flexibility will be required on occasions where some out of hours work will be required

Salary: £55k-75k dependant on experience

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