Commercial Estate Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£400 - £450
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW1W 0NT
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	4 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A London-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Commercial Estates Manager to join its property team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing and maximising the value of a diverse commercial property portfolio while supporting the council's wider asset management and income generation objectives.

Your new role

As Commercial Estates Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a varied commercial estate portfolio. You will provide expert property advice, lead landlord and tenant negotiations, oversee lease events, and identify opportunities to optimise income and asset performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing a diverse commercial property portfolio

Leading rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions and disposals

Providing strategic asset management advice to senior stakeholders

Identifying income generation and value enhancement opportunities

Managing landlord and tenant matters, including negotiations and disputes

Supporting portfolio performance reporting and business planning

Working closely with internal departments, external agents and legal teams

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice

What you'll need to succeed

MRICS qualified (essential)

Strong commercial estate management experience

Proven experience managing complex property portfolios

Excellent knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

Experience within the public sector is desirable but not essential.

Experience managing telecommunications assets or a VCS (Voluntary Community Sector) portfolio would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Competitive daily rate

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work within a large and diverse property portfolio

Long-term interim opportunity with rolling contract extensions

Exposure to high-profile asset management projects within a London Local Authority

What you need to do now

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