Rural Estate Manager - West Wales

Owen & Owen Ltd.; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm in Pembroke is searching for an experienced Estate Manager to oversee rural estates for private clients. The role emphasizes strong client-focused communication and a proactive approach with various properties. Ideal candidates should hold a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor qualification or relevant estate management expertise. This position offers the chance to join a small, dynamic team and manage diverse and interesting workloads with the support for pursuing further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Professional, client-focused communication style required.
• Experience in private practice and direct client interaction essential.
• Must manage a diverse workload within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage rural estates for private and institutional clients.
• Oversee lettings, rent reviews, and property maintenance.
• Engage with various properties including commercial assets.

Skills

Client-focused communication

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Multi-tasking

Proactive innovation

Education

Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor

Legal Qualification (advantageous)

Fellowship of the CAAV (desirable)

Job description

Location:Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4HN

Salary:Competitive, based on qualifications and experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estate Manager to join our small team in Pembrokeshire. Ideally, you will be a qualified Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor with more than five years’ post qualification experience in private client management. While this is preferred, strong estate management expertise or relevant related experience is more important. Fellowship of the CAAV is desirable, and support will be provided for those wishing to pursue this qualification. Candidates with a legal background, including qualified solicitors are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of rural estates, primarily for private clients, with some corporate and institutional client management.
• Oversee lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, maintenance of property and provide general consultancy advice.
• Engage with a diverse range of properties, including commercial and leisure assets in Pembrokeshire and beyond.
• Experience in Agricultural valuations and agency experience are advantageous but not essential.

Candidate Profile

• Professional, client-focused communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
• Working in private practice and used to dealing directly with clients and tenants.
• As part of a small team must be adept at multi-tasking and able to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Excellent IT proficiency and a proactive approach to innovation.
• Ability to balance autonomy with collaborative team work.
• Must be able to drive and have their own car.

This is a rare opportunity to build a long-term career within a progressive private practice offering varied and interesting work. We work with clients large and small. From estates and farms to hotels and islands. No two days are the same.

About Owen & Owen

Owen & Owen are a team of property professionals providing specialist estate management, land and property advice, in West Wales and beyond.

We offer a flexible, professional service, designed around our clients. Supporting clients in West Wales, but also further afield, we offer land and property management, valuation, purchase, sales and related advisory services.

Specialising in rural property, we advise private family estates and farming companies, charities, individuals, property investors, commercial and leisure businesses on a range of services from lettings, rent collection, to succession planning and estate development.

Apply

For an informal, confidential discussion, contact Lloyd James or Emma James on 01646 621500.

To apply, please send your CV and covering note to [e-mail]