Estate / Property Manager Job

CURRENTLY CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS Estate / Property Manager Job - Nr Chester, Cheshire - start ASAP - Live in or Live out - £65,000+ depending on experience + accommodation

Our client is looking for an experienced and hands on multi-skilled Estate / Property Manager to look after a large private estate near Chester.    The ideal candidate will have proven practical knowledge and experience in all aspects property and facilities management and who can project manage, work under their own initiative and be proactive in their approach to the role.

You will be overseeing a small team including interior and exterior staff and you will be their main point of contact while reporting directly to the property owners.  You will be based at estate office in Cheshire but will also occasionally be required to oversee and visit other properties in their portfolio both in the UK and overseas.

The successful candidate will need to be a strong leader and be able to manage, motivate and guide the team.  You will need to be hands on, out and about and not expecting to be office based all of the time.  

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Overseeing interior and exterior staff
  • Project Management of ongoing and planned renovation and building works onsite
  • A good knowledge of M&E is essential
  • Be the main link to tenants to 20+ estate properties
  • Manage and oversee contractors and trades onsite
  • Be proactive and identify any maintenance issues that need addressing and manage and necessary works
  • Carrying out site inspections with visiting trades while having a good working knowledge of property maintenance
  • Oversee property maintenance and facility servicing
  • Acting as the main point of contact for the other staff members
  • Budget control and management
  • Travel to other properties owned by the client to monitor and manage any maintenance

This will be a full-time role and accommodation onsite can be offered as part of the package if required

Driver essential - excellent references and Enhanced DBS check

Start ASAP

£65,000+ depending on experience (+ accommodation if required) + additional benefits including private health care, car or car allowance, pension