Property Manager

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Severn Trent as a Property Manager, where you will oversee the lease management and financial performance of residential and telecoms estates. You'll develop strategies to maximize rental income, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations, all while contributing to our mission of caring for communities and the environment. This role offers a supportive and inclusive culture, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management, including both commercial and residential.
• Experience managing suppliers and contractors.
• Significant experience in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lease activities of residential and telecoms properties.
• Plan and manage budgets, forecast expenditures, and project financials.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Desirable – RICS or AssocRICS surveyor

Job description

Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Property Manager to join our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Property Manager, you will be responsible for the daily lease management of our residential and telecoms estate, as well as supporting aspects of the commercial estate. Your primary objective will be to drive rental income and scrutinise expenditures to maximise profit, ultimately delivering benefits for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day lease activities of residential and telecoms properties.

• Support commercial property management.

• Develop strategies for income generation and resource efficiency.

• Plan and manage budgets, forecast and track expenditures, and highlight key financial metrics.

• Coordinate and instruct third-party suppliers and stakeholders to meet compliance standards.

• Manage contractor and supplier performance and delivery.

• Plan and oversee investment programs.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and general landlord statutory obligations.

• Handle tenant queries or complaints

• Identify and manage business risks.

• Ensure data accuracy and maintain up-to-date information on managed estate.

• Provide insights into asset performance and anticipate future needs or legislative changes.

• Stay updated with the latest legal and professional developments and best practices in the property sector.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To succeed in this role, you should possess strong commercial acumen, excellent customer-facing skills, and experience in property, real estate, or asset management.

You should have substantial landlord and tenant experience in both commercial and residential property management. Significant experience in budget management, including forecasting spend and income, is essential. Additionally, you should have experience managing suppliers and contractors, developing asset strategies, and driving change within a corporate environment.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in property management, including commercial and residential management

• Strong strategic planning and financial management skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and landlord statutory obligations.

• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

• Desirable – RICS or AssocRICS surveyor

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude in equal weight.

If you are a proactive and experienced Property Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do. And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us do just that.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. Whilst we respect hard work, we generously reward you for it.

We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)

• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’

• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

• Family friendly policies

• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails!