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 invoices
• Ensuring properties are compliant with current health & safety requirements and records are up to date
• Managing utility accounts and suppliers to ensure portfolio benefits from the most competitive tariffs
• Liaising with occupiers to address queries and concerns and providing a high level of service
• Carrying out regular property site inspections with the Property Managers to identify any works required
• Managing 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 suppliers
• Working with the Property Director to continually refine and enhance procedures and achieve high levels of efficiency and quality
• Compilation and management of own WIP, to be reviewed regularly with the Property Director
• Regularly 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 times
• Liaising with agents to deal with tenants
• Supporting the wider Executive Assistant team where required

Skills:

• Experience in the Property Industry
• Some 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 tenants
• Understanding of MEES regulations and sustainable energy sources
• Excellent academics – 2.1 degree or above from a Russell Group University is a must
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with discretion and ensure confidentiality
• Highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise
• Ability to work independently, and to exercise discretion and good judgement