Junior Property Manager

Premier Estates Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Perkbox discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Development sponsorship

Career growth

Recognition incentives

Cycle to Work

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Chaneys Chartered Surveyors in Reading offers a Junior Property Manager role within a hybrid working setup (homeworking/Head Office). You will support day-to-day management of residential developments and build experience under seasoned Property Managers.

We seek an organised, proactive candidate keen to learn, with a drive to develop a long-term career in property management and to grow your skills in budgets, contracts, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management is preferred.
• Willingness to develop a property management career.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of a portfolio of developments.
• Carry out development inspections and follow up actions.
• Respond to customer queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Liaise with Accounts on service charges and financial administration.
• Help source, appoint and monitor contractors.
• Learn Health & Safety and industry legislation in practice.

Skills

Property management

Customer service

Contractor management

Budgeting

Compliance

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

IRPM/ATPI qualification

Tools

Standard business systems

Job description

JUNIOR PROPERTY MANAGER

Chaneys Chartered Surveyors • Reading (Hybrid – Homeworking/Head Office) • Salary: Competitive

ROLE OVERVIEW

We're looking for a Junior Property Manager to join our team in Reading, supporting the day to day management of a residential developments.

You’ll work closely with the experienced Property Managers, building your skills and confidence across compliance, contractor management, budgeting and client relationships, with a clear path to taking on more responsibility as you develop.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their property management career who wants structured support, hands on experience and genuine progression within an established business.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You’ll need to be organised, personable and keen to learn, with the confidence to start building relationships with clients, residents and contractors while developing your technical knowledge.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You’ll be succeeding in this role if:

• Your developments are well organised, with inspections and actions completed on time
• Clients and residents find you responsive, professional and easy to deal with
• You’re building good working knowledge of budgets, contracts and compliance
• You’re growing in confidence and taking on more ownership over time

HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

Most weeks, you’ll be:

• Supporting the day to day management of a portfolio of developments
• Carrying out development inspections and following up on actions
• Responding to customer queries and helping resolve issues promptly
• Liaising with the Accounts team on service charge and financial administration
• Helping to source, appoint and monitor contractors across the portfolio
• Learning how Health & Safety and industry legislation apply in practice

You’ll work on a hybrid basis between home and our Reading office, with site visits as required.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• Has some experience in residential property management, customer service or a related field
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable managing a varied workload
• Communicates clearly and confidently with people at all levels
• Pays close attention to detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture
• Is keen to develop a long-term career in property management

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• An interest in working towards a property management qualification (e.g. IRPM/ATPI)
• A full UK driving licence
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard business systems
• Previous exposure to contractor or supplier coordination (desirable, not essential)

WHAT WE OFFER

• 24 days annual leave for work-life balance
• Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Financial support for personal development and study towards qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career growth within the business
• Recognition incentives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme

ABOUT CHANEYS CHARTERED SURVEYORS

Established in 1959, Chaneys is a trusted property and asset management company serving the Thames Valley area for over 50 years. With a client-focused approach, professional expertise and Chartered status, we have earned a strong reputation working with Management Companies, Resident Associations, Developers and Landlords.

Chaneys Chartered Surveyors is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company — giving our people access to the resources, training and career development opportunities of a larger organisation, alongside the close-knit feel of a long-established local business.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team
• Interview focused on your experience, approach and potential

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and will communicate clearly with you throughout.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

For further information, or to explore more opportunities, visit Chaneys Chartered Surveyors on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team on 020 7702 0701, quoting reference #LI-EJ1.