Estate / Block Manager

Estate Manager / Block Manager 

Location: Rural Cambridgeshire 
Employment: Part-time or Full-time
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Working Arrangement: Office-based with occasional home working
Holiday: 28 days

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estate / Block Manager to join a friendly, family-oriented residential property management business in Cambridgeshire. This is a hands-on position for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of a residential portfolio and ensure estates are professionally managed, well-maintained, compliant and financially controlled.

You’ll work closely with residents, directors, contractors and suppliers, with responsibility spanning day-to-day estate operations through to major works, compliance, financial management and new development onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential developments, carrying out regular site inspections and overseeing maintenance and repairs.

• Manage planned and reactive works, contractors and service contracts, including cleaning, gardening and general maintenance.

• Oversee compliance requirements including fire safety, EICR, LOLER, asbestos and water hygiene, ensuring actions are completed.

• Support service charge budgets, monitor expenditure, review invoices and assist with year-end accounts.

• Act as a key contact for residents, leaseholders and directors, responding to queries and attending meetings, AGMs and occasional evening meetings.

• Manage Section 20 consultations and major works projects where required.

• Manage insurance claims and support lease and governance matters, including breaches and legal processes.

• Assist with the onboarding and handover of new developments, identifying risks and coordinating initial compliance checks and contractor mobilisation.

• Prepare specifications and tender documentation for routine services and larger projects, obtaining quotations and supporting contractor selection.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Estate / Block Manager who can take ownership of their portfolio and hit the ground running. bYou’ll ideally have strong residential estate or block management experience, excellent communication skills and a good understanding of leasehold, compliance, contractors and service charges. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Join?

This is a family-oriented and friendly business with a fun working environment. The office has a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of snacks and a team-focused culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Holiday: 28 days
Working: Office-based with occasional home working
Employment: Part-time or full-time