Property Manager

Carter Jonas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Matched pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

Carter Jonas in Leeds is seeking a proactive Property Manager to join our residential property management team. You will manage a mixed-use portfolio, build strong client relationships, coordinate lettings, rent reviews, and ensure compliance and reporting.

Working closely with clients, tenants, contractors and colleagues, you will oversee repairs, asset performance and use TRAMPS for records, while maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management and building client relationships.
• Ability to deliver high-quality service and manage multiple properties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialist software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed property portfolio and deliver a high standard of service.
• Oversee lettings, rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain property records and generate reports for clients.
• Build strong relationships with clients, tenants and contractors.

Skills

Client relationship management

Property management

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

TRAMPS

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Property Manager to join our property management team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with residential property management experience who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering excellent service, and identifying opportunities to enhance property performance.

Working across a varied mixed-use property portfolio, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of assets, working closely with clients, tenants, contractors, and colleagues to ensure properties are managed efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest professional standards.

This is a dynamic role offering exposure to a broad range of property management activities, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and build your career within a leading national property consultancy.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days' annual leave, matched pension contributions, life assurance, and flexible benefits such as additional holiday purchase, health cash plans, and a cycle-to-work scheme. We also support flexible and agile working to help you balance your career and personal commitments.

Main Tasks

• Manage a mixed property portfolio, delivering a high standard of service to clients and occupiers.
• Oversee leasing and lettings activity, including rent reviews and lease renewals.
• Support the acquisition and onboarding of new properties into management portfolios.
• Assist with the identification and disposal of surplus assets where appropriate.
• Manage the collection of rents and other income, including monitoring and pursuing arrears.
• Work closely with the Facilities Management team to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinate repair, maintenance, and improvement works, liaising with tenants and contractors, arranging access, and monitoring completion.
• Maintain accurate property and financial records using property management systems, including TRAMPS.
• Undertake regular property inspections and site visits.
• Identify and support asset management initiatives that enhance property performance and value.
• Assist in identifying strategic development opportunities across client portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tenants, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely reports and management information for clients.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant property legislation and industry best practice.
• Undertake site-based tasks as required, including meter readings, fire alarm testing, contractor meetings, and basic property inspections.

What Will It Take to Be Successful?

• Experience in residential property management, with confidence in dealing with clients, tenants, and contractors.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn specialist software systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to use initiative while seeking support when needed.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong motivation, enthusiasm, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A positive, flexible, and professional attitude that contributes to a supportive team culture.
• Knowledge of property compliance requirements and CDM regulations would be advantageous, although not essential.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client properties when required.

Why choose us?

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.