Property Manager (Reading)

We have a great career opportunity for a Property Manager with block/estate management experience, to join a large and organically growing market leading property managing agent. You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive team of property management professionals.

Where will you be located? You will work from home and be conveniently located to visit your developments in and around your portfolio in Cambridge, Reading, Slough and the surrounding areas. You will visit our Hoddesdon Head Office at least once a week.

What are some of the tasks you will be doing as a Property Manager?

• 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 and 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, ensuring your sites are fully compliant.
• Ensure a fully documented audit trail for site visits and meetings, both formal and informal.
• Ensure maintenance is identified and carried out as promptly to reduce the risk of further damage.
• Review lease requirements for major works and ensure section 20 notices are served, all consultation procedures are followed, and a major works programme is in place.

What are we looking for from you?

• Block/Estate Property Management experience in a previous Property Manager role.
• ATPI qualification, or a willingness to achieve whilst in role.
• The ability to interpret leases, service charge budgeting and associated legislation.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act, with experience of managing Higher Risk Buildings and complex sites.
• Great customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain key relationships, both internally and externally.
• Good attention to detail, comfortable with using Microsoft Excel and picking out financial details.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

What does RMG have to offer you?

• A 37.5 hour week, an annual bonus scheme, a cash car allowance of £4,320 per annum, plus 10p a mile on top of HMRC's advisory fuel rate.
• 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service) plus all Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave each holiday year.
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan, plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services.
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications i.e. ATPI (up to 4 paid study days).
• Payment of annual professional subscriptions such as TPI/RICS.
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• As part of the Places for People Group, you will be entitled to a free gym membership at Places Leisure.
• You will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards.

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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