Estates Property Manager

FPMR Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established national managing agent is seeking an Estates Property Manager in Harlow to oversee a portfolio of approximately 950 units. The role offers a hybrid working model with up to £38,000 salary, depending on experience. Key responsibilities include managing service charge budgets, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience in estate management and a strong understanding of service charges. Extensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

33 days' holiday plus additional service-related leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in block or estate management.
• Strong understanding of service charges and leasehold compliance.
• Confident communicator with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 950 units across 15 RMCs and 1 RTM.
• Prepare and manage service charge budgets and year-end accounts.
• Conduct regular site inspections and issue follow-up reports.

Skills

Block or estate management experience

Understanding of service charges

Confident communication

Organisational skills

Experience with RMC/RTM clients

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Estates Property Manager - Harlow | Up to £38,000 | Hybrid

PMR is working with a well-established national managing agent to recruit an Estates Property Manager to oversee a regional portfolio across Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford and St Neots. This role offers a mix of remote work, office time and site inspections, with strong support from an experienced management team.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 950 units across 15 RMCs and 1 RTM, including both flats and houses. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and managing service charge budgets and year-end accounts
• Conducting regular site inspections and issuing follow-up reports
• Managing maintenance, contractors and reactive works
• Attending AGMs, EGMs and residents' meetings and producing minutes
• Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance across the portfolio
• Liaising with residents, directors, contractors and internal teams
• Overseeing insurance processes, claims and valuations
• Supporting major works planning and project delivery
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring service standards are consistently met

Working Pattern

• Based in Harlow
• Hybrid model – Candidates more than 90 mins from Harlow: 1 office day per week / Local candidates: 2-3 office days per week

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in block or estate management
• Strong understanding of service charges and leasehold compliance
• Confident communicator with good organisational skills
• Experience with RMC/RTM clients preferred
• ATPI desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence required

Salary Package

Up to £38,000, depending on experience

Benefits

Extensive benefits including:

• 33 days' holiday, plus additional service-related leave
• Hybrid working structure
• Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Professional development support