Estate Manager

Estate Manager — Job Description

Overview Oversee daily operations, maintenance, security, and staff of a private estate or portfolio of properties to ensure smooth functioning, high standards of service, and preservation of asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage household and property operations: maintenance, groundskeeping, cleaning, pool, HVAC, security systems, and vehicle fleets.
• Supervise, recruit, train, and schedule household staff (housekeepers, gardeners, chauffeurs, chefs, security) and external contractors.
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and capital projects; coordinate contractors and trades.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor expenses, approve purchases, and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure health, safety, and security protocols are implemented (access control, emergency procedures, vendor vetting).
• Coordinate household logistics: event planning, guest arrivals, travel arrangements, catering, and special requests.
• Oversee inventory management for household supplies, equipment, wines, and valuables; manage asset registers.
• Maintain documentation: service contracts, warranties, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and property records.
• Liaise with legal, tax, and property advisors on leases, compliance, permits, and estate matters.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for landscaping, security, cleaning, and maintenance services.
• Ensure discretion, confidentiality, and professional standards in interactions with owners, guests, and staff.
• Conduct regular inspections and report on property condition, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estate Manager, Property Manager, Household Manager, or similar (typically 5+ years).
• Strong leadership, people-management, and organizational skills.
• Practical knowledge of building systems, grounds maintenance, and household operations.
• Financial literacy: budgeting, purchasing, and basic accounting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and vendor-management abilities.
• Valid driver’s license; flexibility for irregular hours and travel as required.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Certifications in property/facilities management or hospitality (e.g., RICS, IFMA, CHA).
• Experience with luxury service standards, event management, and multi-property portfolios.
• Technical competence with home automation, security systems, and HVAC.
• First aid/health & safety certification.

Pay: QAR92.25 - QAR181.16 per hour

Work Location: In person