Block Manager - Essex Portfolio
Colchester | Chelmsford | Ipswich
£36,000 - £40,000 + £4,500 car allowance
Role Overview
We're working with a leading property management company to find an experienced Property Manager to take over a vacant region in their Essex portfolio. You'd join a well-established business, build strong relationships with residents and directors, and make a regional patch your own.
The portfolio has around 25 mixed-tenure sites of varying sizes, about 1,500 units in total, across the Colchester, Chelmsford and Ipswich areas. The role is regionally based, with regular site visits supported by a car allowance.
The Portfolio
- Locations: Colchester, Chelmsford and Ipswich, with sites across the surrounding region
- Composition: mixed-tenure developments of varying sizes
- Scale: around 25 sites, about 1,500 units
Key Responsibilities
- Be the main point of contact for residents, leaseholders, RMC/RTM directors and freeholders
- Carry out regular site inspections, spot maintenance needs and keep sites to a high standard
- Prepare, manage and monitor service charge budgets, working with the accounts team on year-end accounts
- Instruct and manage contractors: get quotes, raise works orders and oversee the quality of the work
- Run Section 20 consultations for major works and qualifying long-term agreements
- Keep every site compliant, including fire risk assessments, health and safety, insurance and building safety
- Handle lease enquiries, breaches, LPE1 requests and resident queries promptly and professionally
- Attend and present at AGMs and directors' meetings, including some evenings
- Monitor arrears and support credit control
- Keep accurate records on the property management system
About You
- Proven experience as a Property Manager or Block Manager, ideally in residential block or mixed-tenure management
- Sound knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation, service charges and Section 20
- Awareness of building safety and compliance requirements, including the Building Safety Act 2022
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy portfolio spread across a wide area
- Confident communicator with residents, directors and contractors
- IRPM / TPI qualification (or working towards one) is desirable
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
The Package
- Salary: £36,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
- Car allowance: £4,500 per year
- A role with an established, leading property management company, with ongoing support and development
How to Apply
For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Annie McGrandles at PMR on
Block Manager in Colchester employer: PMR Careers
As a Building Manager in East London, you will join a dynamic team that prioritises exceptional customer service and a welcoming atmosphere for all guests and visitors. Our company fosters a supportive work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development, while ensuring a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, we empower our employees to excel in their roles and contribute to a positive community environment.
