Property Manager in Bournemouth

Residential Management Group (RMG), a market leading Property Management Company, is looking for a Property Manager experienced within block/estate management. We manage small and large blocks and estates for RMC (Resident Management Companies), L&T (Landlord & Tenant) and Developers. This is a great career opportunity to join a large, organically growing, market leading managing agent.

You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive team of property management professionals, led by a highly experienced senior management team. We also have superb systems, robust processes, and specialist back-office support teams, so when you join us as a Property Manager, you are equipped with the best support to deliver a property management service that is second to none.

Where will you be located? Working site-based, you will be conveniently located to visit your developments across Hampshire and surrounding areas, and attend our offices in Gosport (PO12 1GS) once per week on a Tuesday.

What are some of the tasks you will be doing?

• Managing an established residential portfolio of blocks and estates, utilising your sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act, the governance around property management and your experience of managing Higher Risk Buildings, complex developments, overseeing cladding remediation.
• Carry out and monitor services required, in line with the service level agreement with contractors and the terms of the lease.
• Construct the appropriate budget (for the Landlord to sign off) and monitor the collection of Service Charges to fund necessary works.
• Lead on meetings with the RMC Directors, Residents' Association and Developers etc. in line with the service level agreement and statutory requirements.
• Be aware of the Compliance, Health & Safety and M & E requirements of Residential Management and ensure your sites are fully compliant.
• Ensure a fully documented audit trail for site visits; meetings (formal and informal).
• Ensure maintenance is identified and carried out as promptly as possible to reduce the risk of further damage.
• Ensure all consultation procedures are followed.
• Review lease requirements for major works and ensure section 20 notices are served and a major works programme is in place.

What are we looking for?

• Block/Estate Property Management experience in a previous Property Manager role.
• The ability to understand leases, service charge budgeting and associated legislation.
• The ability to build and maintain key relationships both internally and externally.
• Good attention to detail, comfortable with Excel and picking out financial details, Section 20, great customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Confident, with a customer centric mindset.
• A full UK driving licence and car.

What does RMG have to offer you?

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more!), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services.
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days).
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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