Property Inspection Manager

deverellsmith

England

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working

Comprehensive training program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading estate agency in Essex is seeking a Property Inspection Manager. This full-time role involves conducting property inspections, managing deposit negotiations, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The position offers a salary of £26,000 - £28,000 and allows for hybrid work. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have property management experience, and possess a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

Must have exceptional attention to detail.
Experience in lettings or property management highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough check-in and check-out inspections.
Record property condition reports using a digital platform.
Liaise with landlords and tenants during inspections.
Manage maintenance and compliance issues.
Upload reports and communicate outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Property management experience

Independent scheduling

Job description

Overview

Join one of Essex's leading estate agency groups as a Property Inspection Manager, a key role sitting between landlords and tenants to ensure smooth, compliant, and well-documented tenancy transitions. Location: Essex. Hours: Monday - Friday, Full-Time. This role is 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Base pay range
£26,000 - £28,000 basic salary (based on experience)

My client is looking for someone highly organised, confident, and detail-driven to take ownership of property inspections at the end of a tenancy and before a new tenant moves in. You\'ll play a vital role in deposit negotiations, digital inventory reporting, and ensuring properties meet the required standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team within a reputable agency group that values quality, fairness, and service.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough check-in and check-out inspections across a portfolio of managed properties
Accurately record property condition reports using our digital inventory platform
Liaise professionally with both landlords and tenants, often acting as a neutral party in deposit negotiations
Flag and manage issues relating to maintenance, cleanliness, or damages
Deal with occasional confrontation or disagreements with confidence and diplomacy
Ensure legal and compliance standards are upheld throughout the inspection process
Upload reports, action tasks, and communicate outcomes via our internal systems

About You

Exceptional attention to detail
Confident communicator, especially when dealing with sensitive or confrontational situations
Experience in lettings, property management, or a similar role is highly desirable
Able to manage your own schedule and work independently across multiple sites
Full UK driving licence - essential

What They Offer