Senior Property Manager

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector. We are looking for an experienced property asset manager to join our Infrastructure Property and Asset Management team based within our Oxford office. The post holder will be responsible for a varied portfolio and contribute to the growth of the firm’s infrastructure clients in the Southwest. At Carter Jonas we boast a strong reputation and prestige, allowing employees to engage with diverse and high-profile projects across various sectors. The company fosters a collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged, and employees often cite the supportive culture and friendly colleagues as key highlights of the work environment.

Additionally, Carter Jonas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, and flexible working arrangements, which contribute to a healthy work-life balance. The firm is committed to professional development, providing structured career paths and opportunities for continuous learning. Moreover, the company emphasizes corporate social responsibility, allowing employees to participate in charity work and sustainability initiatives, which aligns with their values of being approachable, effective, and ambitious.

• Day to day management of mixed property portfolios comprising of residential assets including leasing and letting of property.
• Undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Dealing with the acquisition and onboarding of new assets into the portfolio.
• Liaison with the Facilities Management team to ensure all compliance checks are complete.
• Managing and organising improvement, repair and maintenance work for residential properties, including liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access, and checking that works are completed.
• Undertaking annual/periodic property inspections.
• Managing relations with key stakeholders.
• Provide accurate, timely client reports.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of appropriate legislation.
• Undertake site visits where necessary to read meters, undertake audible fire alarm tests, meet contractors and to carry out basic inspections.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the department.

We are looking for applicants who ideally have MRICS, AssocRICS or MARLA qualifications and possess extensive asset management experience or similar experience. Strong experience of dealing with clients, stakeholders and contractors alongside experience of working in a fast-paced environment where professionalism and flexibility is essential. You will be highly organised, with good time and people management skills and possess a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A Full Driving license is essential.

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave. As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees. Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property. We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity. Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth.
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable.
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm.

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aid their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives.
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others.
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values.
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee.
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business.
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.