Property Manager
Property Manager Location: Northwich, CW9 7UD baseSalary: £35k - £40k, DOE + Benefits p.a.Contract: Permanent, Full TimeHours: 09:00 - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, plus occasional evenings Benefits: In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer: Competitive salary of £35k + per annumTravel allowance for off site visitsLaptop and Mobile PhoneGenerous holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysContributory Pension SchemeCommitment to staff training and development and CPDReal chance for progression and increased responsibility 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 North West, including some mixed-use commercial premises e.g., shops, offices and residential. 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 liaisonCarrying out property inspections ensuring Health and Safety and compliance are maintainedResolving property related issues by undertaking both proactive and reactive maintenance tasksAttending meetings and drafting minutes for approvalPreparing Annual Service Charge Budgets, monitoring and managing these and producing timely Year End AccountsSourcing Contractors to undertake both ongoing and one-off maintenance works as well as emergency repairs and monitoring and managing their workDrafting and serving Section 20 notices and subsequently tendering and managing Major Works projects linked to block maintenance and improvementDealing with enquiries and analysing leases in order to answer enquiries and ensure that lease compliance is maintainedSupporting any on-site and off-site Caretaking staffResponding to pre-assignment enquiries and sending out appropriate packs / informationProviding accurate, meaningful and effective information to all parties in a timely mannerMaintaining 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 claimsIdeally, a recognised professional qualification relevant to the property sectorKnowledge 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 environmentA commitment to providing high levels of client care whilst also oriented to profitabilityHighly effective and accurate written and verbal communication skillsNegotiation, report writing and presentation skills, as you will be liaising with a wide range of individuals and organisationsAn 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 occurA self-motivated, can-do attitude and be able to work accurately, calmly and productively under pressure in order to meet deadlinesA reliable, resourceful, resilient approach that is practical and solution focusedThe ability to work alone and as part of a teamStrong numeracy skills coupled with business acumen as you will be managing budgets, reviewing quotes, organising Year End accounts etcExcellent 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. 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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