Job Description

Job Title

Estates Manager

Summary

Estates Manager

Global Occupier Services

Birmingham or Manchester

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm's 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.


We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estates Manager to join our market-leading Global Occupier Services team, to be based from our Birmingham or Manchester offices.


This is a great opportunity for a Surveyor-level Property professional to join our Integrated Portfolio Management team working on a prestigious retail client. As the Estates Manager, you will be assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large retail client. You will provide occupier clients with full property management services, collaborate with other skill lines across the Cushman & Wakefield Group and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the client's premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison Manage exit strategies for freehold and leasehold properties being vacated Provide reasoned strategic advice to clients on lease events where required Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements and advising clients of same Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client Direct and frequent client contact and reporting Undertake inspections to identify risks and opportunities for the client

Qualifications

Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired Membership of RICS desired

Knowledge & Experience:

Indicative 2 years relevant commercial property experience Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management Demonstrable technical competence in property management Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets) Property management / general practice background for or within either a corporate, public sector or private practice Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. HORIZON, TRAMPS)

Skills & Personal Qualities:

Forward Planning

- Plans and priorities own workload in order to achieve property management deliverables

Enabling Delivery

- Capable of delivering property management effectively and thoroughly within agreed standards

Commercially Minded

- Seeks efficiencies and cost savings for the client

Building Relationships

- Establishes and nurtures harmonious relationships with clients, their advisers and colleagues

Developing People

- Places a priority on developing own skills, knowledge and abilities in line with team requirements

Key Performance Indicators:

Contribution to achievement of client and departmental targets Client satisfaction Delivery of regular and accurate client reports
We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information




INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"