Estate Manager

About the role

Wagamama is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee the property portfolio across the UK and ROI. You will be responsible for delivering the property strategy, managing day‑to‑day estate operations and driving value through effective asset management and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations on asset management events and lease exits, including dilapidation reductions.
• Support restaurant refurbishments by negotiating licences to alter and ensuring programmes are met.
• Manage external consultants (business rates surveyors, service charge and insurance) to minimise property costs.
• Maintain the property reporting database, ensuring data integrity and clear reporting.
• Oversee the sublet portfolio and rent run, working closely with finance to ensure timely processing.
• Review and approve property cost invoices with support from consultants and administrators.
• Assist risk and facilities teams to keep restaurants compliant.
• Contribute to the financial year budgeting process.

Required profile

• Extensive property experience within a large, multi‑site organisation.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams.
• Excellent planning, organising and negotiating abilities.
• Resilient, methodical and detail‑oriented.
• Chartered Surveyor qualification is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, confident presenting to all audiences.
• Based in the South‑East with willingness to travel frequently across the UK and ROI.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working – one day per week in London HQ, the rest remote.
• Competitive salary plus a 20% performance bonus.
• £200 monthly Wagamama food allowance.
• Private healthcare cover.
• 3% pension contribution.
• 20 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Modern office environment with fruit and soft drinks.