Property Manager, private residential portfolio

The client is a global investment fund manager operating across global macro asset classes, with over 200 employees internationally. This role sits within the family office team and will oversee a global portfolio of private residential properties.They are looking for a Property Maintenance Manager to join their very busy team. This role will be office-based 5 days a week with limited flexibility. This role would suit someone who wants to prioritise their career and reap the benefits of working in a dedicated tight-knit team.Responsibilities:Dealing with property portfolio reactive maintenance – ensuring all maintenance items are logged, liaising with contractors, following up on issues, seeing all jobs through to completion and signing off invoicesEnsuring properties are compliant with current health & safety requirements and records are up to dateManaging utility accounts and suppliers to ensure portfolio benefits from the most competitive tariffsLiaising with occupiers to address queries and concerns and providing a high level of serviceCarrying out regular property site inspections with the Property Managers to identify any works requiredManaging suppliers and contractors to ensure that work is completed to the highest standards, to agreed timeframes and in a cost-effective manner. Vetting of any new suppliersWorking with the Property Director to continually refine and enhance procedures and achieve high levels of efficiency and qualityCompilation and management of own WIP, to be reviewed regularly with the Property DirectorRegularly communicating with property staff to ensure all reactive and planned maintenance tasks are addressed in a timely manner – maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion at all timesLiaising with agents to deal with tenantsSupporting the wider Executive Assistant team where requiredSkills:Experience in the Property IndustrySome technical knowledge/ understanding relating to operating plant and equipment, such as AC, boilers, electrics, lighting and control systems (Lutron and Crestron)Experience managing super prime rentals and tenantsUnderstanding of MEES regulations and sustainable energy sourcesExcellent academics – 2.1 degree or above from a Russell Group University is a mustExcellent communication skillsAbility to work with discretion and ensure confidentialityHighly organised approach and the ability to prioritiseAbility to work independently, and to exercise discretion and good judgement