Senior Estate Property Manager in South East London

Cobalt are recruiting on behalf of a prominent real estate client for a Senior Estate Manager to take on a high-profile leadership role overseeing a large, complex estate in and around Canary Wharf.

This is a client-side role, offering the opportunity to lead the strategic and operational management of a flagship mixed-use estate that comprises public realm, residential, retail, and commercial assets. The successful candidate will act as the senior point of contact for all estate-related matters, ensuring exceptional standards of management, stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation.

The Role

As Senior Estate Manager, you will:

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day and long-term estate management strategy.

• Oversee operations, service delivery, facilities management, and public realm maintenance.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team and manage third-party contractors and service providers.

• Build strong relationships with occupiers, local authorities, residents, and key stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance, health & safety, ESG targets, and financial performance are met or exceeded.

• Act as a visible and proactive leader on the estate, ensuring the highest standards are upheld.

Person specification

We are looking for:

• A proven estate management leader, ideally with experience managing complex, mixed-use urban estates.

• A track record of strategic estate planning and operational delivery.

• Experience working client-side or with a major property owner/operator.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A commercial mindset with a strong grasp of service charge management, budget control, and contractor oversight.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior, visible role in the management of one of London\’s most iconic estates. You will play a key part in shaping the future of a dynamic and evolving urban environment.