Senior Estates Manager

Senior Estates Manager - Hybrid - £550-650 a day - Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire is where Elizabeth I learned she had become Queen but this local authority is now looking for a different kind of estates leader.

Together a Hertfordshire based local authority & Panoramic are seeking an experienced Interim Estates Manager to lead its estates team and help shape the future of its property portfolio.

This is a varied opportunity combining team leadership with hands-on delivery across strategic estate management, commercial landlord and tenant matters, covenant releases, valuations, development opportunities and disposals.

• Set priorities and manage workloads across the estates team.
• Provide strategic advice on the council’s property portfolio.
• Identify and progress development and disposal opportunities.
• Resolve complex landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews.
• Handle covenant releases, deed variations, consents and historic restrictions.
• Oversee valuations relating to lease extensions and freehold reversions.
• Maintain strong relationships with residents, businesses and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure property activity meets legislative and council requirements.

• A strong background in commercial estates and asset management.
• Previous experience leading an estates team or property service.
• Detailed knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation.
• Confidence handling complex valuations, covenants and property negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Local authority experience would be particularly beneficial.
• A relevant property or surveying qualification.
• MRICS or FRICS status is preferred.

If you feel this role would be a good fit please reach out to me at t.roche-walker @ panoramicassociates . co .uk alternatively if you are looking for a change but this role doesn't seem like a fit please feel free to reach out still to discuss any roles on my desk which would be a better fit.