Estates Manager (Interim)Temporary 12 Weeks Inside IR35Ribble Recruitment is supporting a Local Authority in the recruitment of an Interim Estates Manager to provide cover for a permanent vacancy within the Property service.This is a senior operational role responsible for the day-to-day management of the council''s non-housing property portfolio, with direct line management responsibility for professional surveyors and oversight of all routine and reactive estate management activity.Key DetailsStart Date: 10 February 2026Duration: 12 weeksHours: 37 hours per weekLocation: Grays, Essex (minimum 2 days per week office-based)Rates:PAYE: £55.30 per hourUmbrella/Ltd: £74.32 per hourThe RoleThe Interim Estates Manager will provide operational leadership across the non-housing estate, ensuring assets are managed efficiently, compliantly, and in line with council policies. You will act as the key point of contact for estate management matters, oversee landlord and tenant activity, and manage risk, income protection, and service delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the day-to-day operation of the council''s non-housing property portfolioLine manage two Estates Surveyors, including workload allocation, performance management, appraisals, and quality assuranceOversee landlord and tenant matters including:Rent reviewsLease renewals and re-gearsLease terminations, licences, assignments, and enforcementInstruct and manage external professional advisers (agents, valuers, solicitors), ..... full job details .....