Senior Technical Property Manager

A private family office is looking for a highly organised and technically capable Senior Technical Property Manager to support the Head of Department in the management, refurbishment and ongoing performance of a portfolio of high-end residential and commercial properties. The role is project-led and hands on, combining technical property management, refurbishment oversight and operational asset management. The successful candidate will bring strong construction knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to manage consultants, contractors and stakeholders across multiple properties.

• Manage and oversee construction, refurbishment and fit-out works across high-end residential and commercial properties, ensuring alignment with approved designs, budgets, and programmes.
• Act as a key point of contact between the Head of Department, owners, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and local authorities.
• Support design development, technical coordination and problem-solving throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project and operational budgets, track expenditure and prepare regular financial and progress reports.
• Implement and manage planned and reactive maintenance strategies to ensure properties are maintained to a consistently high standard.
• Oversee building services and systems (MEP, BMS, AV, home automation), identifying risks, faults and improvement opportunities.
• Respond promptly to property-related issues and emergencies, coordinating swift and appropriate remedial action.
• Manage procurement activities, supplier relationships, contract administration and invoicing queries.
• Maintain and review technical documentation including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and statutory records.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including relevant regulations relating to construction and building operations.
• Act as client or clients representative under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are undertaken in accordance with approved risk assessments, method statements and construction phase plans.
• Oversee statutory compliance including fire safety, asbestos management and building safety requirements.
• Manage works to listed buildings and heritage assets, ensuring compliance with Listed Building Consent requirements.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a technical property management, project management or similar role.
• Strong on-site experience managing contractors, consultants and specialist trades.
• Working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM 2015.
• Solid understanding of architectural detailing, MEP systems and construction processes.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve building and systems issues.
• Experience working with high-end, bespoke or listed properties is highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of BMS, home automation, AV and IT systems.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, specifications, schedules and contracts.
• Familiarity with statutory compliance, servicing regimes and best practice maintenance planning.
• Ability to review and challenge contractor proposals, technical submissions.

• Excellent communicator, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Highly organised and detail-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Practical, solutions-focused and calm under pressure.
• Professional, discreet, and trusted with confidential information.
• Capable of working autonomously while contributing as a key member of a senior team.
• Credible and authoritative presence on site.
• Flexible and hands on.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.