Company: ABBATT PROPERTY RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Estate Manager - High-End PropertyWatford | Full-Time, Permanent | Up to £70,000 per annum
Are you an experienced leader in luxury residential or hospitality management? We're seeking a proactive and customer-focused Estate Manager to oversee a prestigious residential scheme in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a thriving community, lead a high-performing team, and make a meaningful impact on a high-profile development.
What's in it for you:
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28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
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An additional day off for your birthday
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Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
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Cycle2Work scheme
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Life Assurance
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IWFM qualification support
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Plus a range of other benefits
What we're looking for:
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Proven experience managing high-end residential developments or similar environments (e.g. hospitality or military)
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A hands-on, proactive leadership style with a focus on delivering exceptional service
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Excellent communication and team management skills
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Experience managing multiple stakeholders and meeting varied expectations
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Highly organised, tech-savvy, and confident in managing budgets and resources
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A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential
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Mobilisation experience is a bonus
Key responsibilities of the Estate Manager:
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Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring seamless delivery of services
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Manage and support the concierge team (day and night), overseeing rotas, training, and performance
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Foster a strong community culture by maintaining excellent resident relationships
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Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, managing contractors effectively
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Maintain a strong and visible on-site presence, ensuring high standards and stakeholder satisfaction
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Contribute to long-term mobilisation strategy as future phases of the development come online
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Manage key operational areas such as refuse, parking, and key systems
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Oversee resident move-ins and move-outs, maintaining high community standards
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Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
If you're an Estate Manager looking to lead a flagship residential development and bring your experience to a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your property management career.