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. 

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