Block Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Property Manager for a residential and mixed-use portfolio. The role covers day-to-day property management, health and safety, service charges, and liaising with residents and contractors. The position is primarily office-based with site visits and occasional meetings.

You will manage budgets, leases, and maintain records using property management systems, with a focus on compliance and service standards.

Qualifications

• Residential or mixed-use property management knowledge.
• Understanding landlord/tenant and health & safety legislation.
• Experience with Horizon or Qube is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with leaseholders, tenants and residents.
• Read and interpret leases to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance and inspections.
• Manage contractors and monitor costs/quality of works.
• Support major works and Section 20 consultations.
• Maintain records and use property management systems for reporting.

Skills

Property management

Health & safety knowledge

Leasehold matters

Contractors management

Record keeping

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Communication skills

Organisational skills

RICS/ARMA awareness

Education

ATPI / MTPI / AssocRICS

Tools

Horizon

Qube

Job description

Property Manager

We are working with an established property organisation to recruit a Property Manager to manage a residential and mixed-use portfolio. This varied role covers property management, maintenance, leasehold matters, health and safety and service charges, with regular contact with residents, contractors and internal specialists.

The organisation

Our client is a well-known and reputable organisation specialising in the management of residential and mixed-use property. They have an established presence in the sector, with a focus on delivering a high standard of service and commercially considered property management. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits and occasional evening residents' meetings.

The role and responsibilities

As a Property Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of a designated portfolio, including:

• Managing relationships and correspondence with leaseholders, tenants and residents' associations.
• Reading and interpreting leases to ensure properties are managed in accordance with their provisions.
• Undertaking property inspections and coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.
• Managing contractors and monitoring the quality and cost of works.
• Supporting major works and Section 20 consultation processes.
• Managing health and safety requirements, including actions arising from risk assessments and statutory inspections.
• Preparing and monitoring service charge budgets, reserve funds and expenditure.
• Supporting leasehold matters including disputes, breaches, LPE1 enquiries and licences to alter.
• Maintaining accurate records and using property management systems for reporting, purchase orders and invoices.

The skills and requirements

To succeed as Property Manager, you will need:

• Sound working knowledge of residential or mixed-use property management.
• Sound working knowledge of landlord and tenant and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Working knowledge of RICS and ARMA guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Horizon or Qube would be advantageous.
• A relevant qualification such as ATPI, MTPI or AssocRICS would be beneficial.

This Property Manager opportunity would suit someone comfortable balancing resident relationships with the operational, financial and compliance requirements of a varied portfolio.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.