Property Manager, Block / Commercial

Property Manager, Block / Commercial

Location: Office based, Northwich CW9 7UD
Salary: £40k + Benefits p.a.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 09:00 - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, plus occasional evenings

An interesting, challenging and rewarding job opportunity has arisen with a well-established firm of Chartered Surveyors, Commercial Property Managers and Residential Block Managers with offices in London, Manchester and Cheshire.

We need a Property Manager to join our Residential Block Management & Commercial Department, where you will be managing a varied portfolio located in the Northwest, including some mixed-use commercial premises e.g., shops, offices, residential and ALMS housing.

Property Manager, Block/Commercial - The Role

Managing a portfolio to the highest standards and in accordance with RICS Codes of Practice, ARMA rules, Landlord/ Tenant legislation as well as the relevant Management Agreements.

Your tasks will include:

Developing effective working relationships with Directors, Residents/Leaseholders, Landlords/Tenants, Contractors and others through phone, email & face to face liaison
Carrying out property inspections ensuring Health and Safety and compliance are maintained
Resolving property related issues by undertaking both proactive and reactive maintenance tasks
Attending meetings and drafting minutes for approval
Preparing Annual Service Charge Budgets, monitoring and managing these and producing timely Year End Accounts
Sourcing Contractors to undertake both ongoing and one-off maintenance works as well as emergency repairs and monitoring and managing their work
Drafting and serving Section 20 notices and subsequently tendering and managing Major Works projects linked to block maintenance and improvement
Dealing with enquiries and analysing leases in order to answer enquiries and ensure that lease compliance is maintained
Supporting any on-site and off-site Caretaking staff
Responding to pre-assignment enquiries and sending out appropriate packs / information
Providing accurate, meaningful and effective information to all parties in a timely manner
Maintaining accurate records which will involve working closely with support staff and utilising appropriate software packages i.e. Qube and Fixflo

Property Manager, Block/Commercial - Skills and Experience

You will have:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in all aspects of Commercial / Residential Block Management including Health and Safety and financial management encompassing insurance claims
Ideally, a recognised professional qualification relevant to the property sector
Knowledge of rules, regulations and legislation surrounding Commercial / Residential Block Management including ASTs, Section 20, Building Safety Act, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
Proven work experience in a busy and target driven business environment
A commitment to providing high levels of client care whilst also oriented to profitability
Highly effective and accurate written and verbal communication skills
Negotiation, report writing and presentation skills, as you will be liaising with a wide range of individuals and organisations
An extremely well organised approach with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask, as well as deal with new issues as they occur
A self-motivated, can-do attitude and be able to work accurately, calmly and productively under pressure in order to meet deadlines
A reliable, resourceful, resilient approach that is practical and solution focused
The ability to work alone and as part of a team
Strong numeracy skills coupled with business acumen as you will be managing budgets, reviewing quotes, organising Year End accounts etc
Excellent IT skills as you will be using Microsoft Office packages i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel as well as bespoke Property Management software packages QUBE and Fixflo.

Property Manager - Block - Benefits

In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer a:

Competitive salary of £40k + per annum
Travel allowance for off site visits
Laptop and Mobile Phone
Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Commitment to staff training and development and CPD
Real chance for progression and increased responsibility

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, click on Apply today and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a Covering Letter for consideration.

No Agencies Please.

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