Assistant Property Manager, South West Scotland

DGWGO Limited; Scotland; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DGWGO Limited is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio across two rural estates in Inverclyde and South Ayrshire. You will handle day-to-day management, repairs, compliance, lettings support, and tenant liaison.

You will coordinate contractors, manage budgets, maintain records, and travel regularly between estates. The role suits organised individuals with good IT skills and a proactive approach to estate operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in property, facilities or estate management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident dealing with contractors, tenants and advisers.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of residential and commercial properties
• Undertaking regular property inspections
• Arranging and overseeing repairs and refurbishment projects
• Managing contractors and obtaining quotations
• Ensuring compliance with property legislation and safety requirements
• Assisting with lettings, tenant liaison and rent reviews
• Managing utility, insurance and service-related matters
• Maintaining accurate property records and management systems
• Supporting wider estate operations and projects as required
• Monitoring budgets and expenditure associated with property assets

Skills

Property management

Contractor management

Tenant liaison

Budget monitoring

IT skills

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Property Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and estate properties primarily across two traditional rural estates in Inverclyde and South Ayrshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining property management, maintenance coordination, compliance, contractor supervision and regular engagement with tenants, estate staff and owners.

Professional qualifications are welcomed but are not essential.

The role

• Day-to-day management of residential and commercial properties
• Undertaking regular property inspections
• Arranging and overseeing repairs, maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Managing contractors and obtaining quotations for works
• Ensuring compliance with relevant property legislation and safety requirements
• Assisting with lettings, tenant liaison and rent reviews
• Managing utility, insurance and service related matters
• Maintaining accurate property records and management systems
• Supporting wider estate operations and projects as required
• Monitoring budgets and expenditure associated with property assets

About you

• Practical experience in property, facilities or estate management
• Well organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider team
• Confident dealing with contractors, tenants and professional advisers
• Good IT skills
• Sound problem solving ability and attention to detail
• A full UK driving license - regular travel between estates is required

Desirable experience

• Knowledge of Scottish residential letting and property legislation
• Experience of managing mixed portfolio properties
• Health and safety and project management experience

What we offer

• A varied and rewarding role within two well established rural estates
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A flexible and supportive working environment - 3 or 4 day working week considered
• Long term career within a growing rural business