Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious and creative Senior Property Manager to join our Property Management team in a full time, permanent basis. The right candidate for this role will have previous experience in commercial property and the ability to work effectively both in a team environment and own initiative.

Why choose us?

Do you want to join one of the UK's most established names in commercial property and asset management? Then look no further...

With decades of experience in the industry, the group is growing from strength to strength and has a real presence in the commercial and industrial property market. People are in the heart of everything we do and we understand that our talented workforce is at the core of our achievements. We are looking for ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking a rewarding career.

To anyone who joins us we provide opportunities to develop and the benefit of being trained and supported by an experienced team.

With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline, we're constantly growing and are actively seeking driven individuals to join our team.

Your key duties as Senior Property Manager will be...

Take a proactive role in the day-to-day property management of the portfolio, with a strategic approach.

Carry out regular property inspections.

Ensuring lease data is regularly updated and maintained on the property management database and deal with the reading and summarising of leases.

Take a proactive approach in terms of asset management opportunities and the exploiting of potential initiatives.

Advance planning for critical lease event dates such as reviews, lease expiries and break options

Dealing with the tenant queries in a timely and efficient manner and building key strategic relationships with tenants.

Dealing with any dilapidation claims, licence to alters, assignments etc in a timely and efficient manner.

Confidently set and reconcile service charge budgets in line with the RICS service charge code.

Manage service charge expenditure effectively, working closely with the facilities and asset management team.

Work closely with the finance team to ensure rents are collected in a timely manner and outstanding debts are collected as quickly as possible.

Liaise with the building and facilities managers to ensure that buildings are well maintained at all times.

Working closely with the facilities and procurement team to ensure that the correct contracts are in place across the portfolio.

In conjunction with the facilities management team, manage health and safety across the portfolio, making sure that all properties are compliant.

Where necessary, manage and assist with insurance issues and claims associated with the portfolio.

Overseeing refurbishments and minor refits and carry out full handover process to incoming tenants.

Work with asset management and development team to ensure streamlined and straightforward handover of new build properties.

Personal requirements

High attention to detail and an organised and methodical approach to processing. A minimum of 3 year's previous commercial property management experience together with landlord and tenant knowledge will be considered. Ideally you will be MRICS qualified, although not essential. Previous experience of setting service charge budgets is essential alongside creative property management initiatives. IT and software skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of PM software (Qube) desirable but not essential. Good communication skills, written and verbal.

Benefits and Hours

25 Holidays per year, plus UK bank holidays

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 17:30pm

Dress down day and free lunch (last Friday of each month)

Company Healthcare Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Holiday Entitlement

Free on-site parking

Company Pension Scheme

Social evenings and team events

To apply for this position, please click on 'APPLY' and attach your most recent CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

MRICS qualified
Experience:

setting service charge budgets: 3 years (required) Commercial Property Management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Property Manager - Commercial