Hybrid Block Manager

Block Recruit; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

Private healthcare (Bupa)

4% Employer Pension

£500 Finder's Fee

Eye test coverage

Job summary

Block Recruit is seeking an experienced Block Manager to lead the management of large residential blocks and estates from our Surrey hub. The role combines office-based coordination with site visits, offering hybrid working and a competitive salary with generous benefits.

You will oversee budgets, major works, and compliance while acting as the primary contact for directors, residents, and contractors, ensuring service excellence and safety across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in residential block management.
• Independently manage portfolios including larger/complex developments.
• Strong budgeting, lease knowledge, and building compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of a portfolio of large residential blocks and estates.
• Plan site visits and manage service charge budgets.
• Lead major works projects, including Section 20 consultations.
• Attend RMC/RTM director meetings and AGMs; some evening meetings may be required.
• Ensure health & safety, fire safety, and building compliance.
• Deliver excellent resident and contractor relations with a proactive approach.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

MTPI/APTI qualifications

Job description

Block Manager

Location: Surrey / Home Counties (Hybrid working)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Business Commission + Generous Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Residential Block & Estate Management

About the Role

Block Recruit is proud to partner with an established, highly respected Property Management firm seeking an experienced and proactive Block Managerto join their close-knit, supportive team.This role is ideal for an experienced Property Manager accustomed to managing larger, high-value residential blocks and complex estates. You will take full ownership of a prime portfolio acting as the lead point of contact for RMC/RTM Directors, freeholders, developers, and residents.Our client prides itself on offering a flexible, supportive, and genuinely friendly environment where staff feel valued, supported, and given the autonomy to manage their own schedules.

Key Highlights & Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Working: True flexibility with a minimum of just 1 day per week in the Head Office (Surrey), with the remainder split between home working and site visits.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary of £40,000 – £45,000 (reviewed annually).
• Uncapped Earning Potential: Open business development commission structure for bringing new business on board, plus a £500 Candidate Finder's Fee.
• Enhanced Holiday Package: 25 days annual leave PLUS your Birthday off.
• Private Healthcare: Full Bupa Private Medical Cover paid by the company (zero excess).
• Above-Market Pension: Enhanced 4% Employer Pension Contribution.
• First-Time Buyer Bonus: £500 contribution towards legal/solicitor fees when buying your first home.
• Wellbeing Perks: Eye test coverage + up to £50 towards glasses/VDU/driving specs.
• Team & Social Culture: Regular funded team social events, summer/Christmas celebrations, and office refreshments provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end management of an allocated portfolio of larger residential blocks and estates, ensuring compliance with management agreements and leases.
• Plan and conduct regular, purposeful site visits (up to monthly depending on fee structure).
• Prepare annual service charge budgets, manage expenditure, and approve supplier invoices.
• Lead major works projects, including Section 20 consultations, working alongside surveyors and specialist contractors.
• Act as the primary escalation point for clients, attending RMC/RTM director meetings and AGMs (some evening meetings required).
• Ensure strict adherence to building safety, health & safety, fire regulations, and statutory property compliance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, managing resident relations and contractor performance with a proactive approach.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in residential block management, independently managing portfolios including larger or more complex developments.
• Commute: Must be based within a realistic commute distance (approx. 1 hour) of the Surrey Head Office.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of service charge budgeting, lease agreements, Section 20 major works, and building compliance.
• Qualifications: MTPI/ APTI qualifications (or working towards) are highly desirable.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• License: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.