Estates Manager - Occupier Services
Salary/Rate:£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Leeds
County:West Yorkshire
Sector:Commercial Property Management
Job ref:JN -072025-84041_1753692089
Post Date:28. 07. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
Sam Peers
Principal Consultant, Real Estate & Capital Markets
About the Role
Our client is a leading player in the commercial real estate sector, delivering strategic solutions to occupiers, investors, and developers across the UK and internationally. With a strong presence across the UK, they provide property services to clients with a diverse range of commercial properties including offices, retail spaces, industrial units, and specialist real estate.
They are currently seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to oversee a varied retail portfolio for one of their key clients. This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual looking to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for landlord and tenant liaison, ensuring obligations under lease agreements are upheld and disputes resolved effectively
- Manage and oversee sublet estates, neighbouring party issues, and third-party service coordination
- Coordinate input from specialist service partners, reviewing their reports and ensuring quality assurance
- Lead on performance monitoring of contractors and service providers across the property portfolio
- Support lease advisory and agency matters while maintaining reporting on health, safety, and environmental performance
- Line manage an administrator and contribute to team development and service planning
- Undertake routine inspections and maintain up-to-date property files and client database record.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in lease advisory or property management within commercial property
- Strong understanding of lease obligations and tenant-landlord relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to managing client expectations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with property management databases
- Ability to lead, collaborate, and work independently with a solutions-focused mindset
- High attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
If you are a confident, client-focused professional with a passion for property and strategic estate management, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out on 07488 821 912 or email speers@cobaltrecruitment.com
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