At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage service charges and ensure compliance in commercial property operations.
- Company: Established property business with a focus on commercial management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £55,000 plus benefits and hybrid working.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a visible role.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in commercial property management.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial property management or service charge roles required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Service Charge / Property Manager (Commercial Property)
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Property Surveyor or Service Charge professional to join a well-established property business.
This role would suit candidates from Commercial Property Management, Service Charge Management, Property Surveying, Lease Advisory or Service Charge Accounting backgrounds who have a strong understanding of commercial property operations, lease obligations and service charge processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyse service charge budgets, reconciliations and supporting expenditure.
- Assess lease provisions relating to service charge recoverability and landlord obligations.
- Investigate and resolve service charge queries and discrepancies.
- Liaise with managing agents, landlords, surveyors and other stakeholders regarding service charge matters.
- Review financial and property documentation to ensure compliance with lease terms and industry standards.
- Prepare reports and recommendations based on findings and analysis.
- Support a range of commercial property portfolios across office, retail and mixed-use assets.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within Commercial Property Management, Property Surveying, Service Charge Management or Service Charge Accounting.
- Strong understanding of commercial leases and service charge administration.
- Experience reviewing service charge budgets and year-end reconciliations.
- Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters.
- Familiarity with RICS Service Charge Professional Standards.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
- MRICS qualification advantageous but not essential.
Ideal Backgrounds
We are particularly interested in individuals currently working as:
- Commercial Property Manager
- Senior Property Manager
- Property Management Surveyor
- Service Charge Manager
- Service Charge Accountant
- Lease Advisory Surveyor
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise their commercial property and service charge expertise within a varied and highly visible role.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
