Estate Manager in Bexley

ESTATE MANAGER
Rendall & Rittner £50,000 - £55,000 Coronation Square - E10 5UJ Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Youll lead the day-to-day operations at a new-regeneration community of around 420 homes arranged across six contemporary blocks in Leyton. Residents enjoy private balconies and views over landscaped courtyards, creating a calm, green setting in the heart of East London. With the Underground an eight-minute walk and Overground links nearby, its a well-connected development with a vibrant resident mix and a strong neighbourhood feel.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will be the on-site figurehead, ensuring the development runs safely, smoothly and to a high standard every day. Youll manage contractors and concierge/cleaning teams, uphold compliance, deliver excellent resident service, and keep the estate immaculate. Youll balance time on the floor with proactive planning, reporting and continuous improvement.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Residents feel listened to, informed and supported, with swift resolution of queries and issues.
The estate is visibly well-kept, safe and compliant, with clear records for all checks, permits and audits.
Contractors deliver to specification, on time and within budget, with performance tracked and improved.
Planned and reactive maintenance is prioritised effectively, minimising disruption and risk.
Service charge spend is controlled and transparent, with accurate forecasting and variance reporting.
Stakeholders receive timely, concise updates and action plans, building trust and confidence.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Conducting regular building and estate inspections, logging actions and following through to completion.
Leading and coordinating onsite teams and contractors, from cleaning and landscaping to M&E and security.
Managing health, safety and fire compliance, maintaining up-to-date registers, permits and site documentation.
Handling resident communications, enquiries and meetings, and issuing clear development updates.
Monitoring budgets, approving works, and preparing reports on performance, risk and compliance.
Planning preventative maintenance and minor projects to protect asset quality and resident experience.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
You put residents first and communicate with clarity, empathy and professionalism.
You enjoy being visible on site, spotting issues early and taking ownership to get things done.
You are organised and data-minded, comfortable with logs, permits, reports and compliance detail.
You build constructive relationships with contractors and colleagues to drive high standards.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling priorities while staying calm and solution-focused.
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
Managing mid-rise multi-block residential developments or similar complex sites.
Overseeing contractor performance, tendering small works and monitoring SLAs.
Hands-on experience with H&S, fire safety routines and statutory building compliance.
Budget monitoring, invoice approvals and producing clear operational reports.
Using property management systems and digital tools to track tasks and communication.
WHAT WE OFFER
25 days holiday plus