Property Manager, Block / Commercial in Cheshire, Northwich

A well-established firm of Chartered Surveyors, Commercial Property Managers and Residential Block Managers is seeking a Property Manager to join our Residential Block Management & Commercial Department. You will be managing a varied portfolio located in the Northwest, including some mixed-use commercial premises such as shops, offices, residential and ALMS housing.

The Role

• Managing a portfolio to the highest standards and in accordance with RICS Codes of Practice, ARMA rules, Landlord/Tenant legislation, and relevant Management Agreements.
• Developing effective working relationships with Directors, Residents/Leaseholders, Landlords/Tenants, Contractors and others through phone, email & face-to-face liaison.
• Carrying out property inspections ensuring Health and Safety and compliance are maintained.
• Resolving property-related issues by undertaking both proactive and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes for approval.
• Preparing Annual Service Charge Budgets, monitoring and managing these, and producing timely Year End Accounts.
• Sourcing Contractors to undertake both ongoing and one-off maintenance works as well as emergency repairs and monitoring and managing their work.
• Drafting and serving Section 20 notices and subsequently tendering and managing Major Works projects linked to block maintenance and improvement.
• Dealing with enquiries and analysing leases to ensure lease compliance is maintained.
• Supporting any on-site and off-site Caretaking staff.
• Responding to pre-assignment enquiries and sending out appropriate packs/information.
• Providing accurate, meaningful and effective information to all parties in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate records while working closely with support staff and utilising appropriate software packages such as Qube and Fixflo.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in all aspects of Commercial / Residential Block Management including Health and Safety and financial management encompassing insurance claims.
• Ideally, a recognised professional qualification relevant to the property sector.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and legislation surrounding Commercial / Residential Block Management including ASTs, Section 20, Building Safety Act, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
• Proven work experience in a busy and target-driven business environment.
• A commitment to providing high levels of client care whilst also oriented to profitability.
• Highly effective and accurate written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation, report writing and presentation skills.
• An extremely well-organised approach with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask.
• A self-motivated, can-do attitude and the ability to work accurately, calmly and productively under pressure.
• A reliable, resourceful, resilient approach that is practical and solution-focused.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Strong numeracy skills coupled with business acumen.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages and bespoke Property Management software packages QUBE and Fixflo.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40k + per annum.
• Travel allowance for off-site visits.
• Laptop and Mobile Phone.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Commitment to staff training and development and CPD.
• Real chance for progression and increased responsibility.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply today and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a Covering Letter for consideration. No Agencies Please.