Property Manager

Carter Jonas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Additional holiday purchase

Health cash plans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Carter Jonas in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Property Manager to join our team. You will manage a diverse portfolio of occupied and void properties, working with clients, occupiers, contractors and internal teams to protect and enhance asset value while ensuring safety, compliance and fit-for-purpose standards.

You will identify opportunities to reduce void periods and costs, support on acquisition and onboarding of assets, and maintain accurate records using property management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management or asset management.
• Strong stakeholder management with clients, occupiers and contractors.
• Commercially minded with ability to identify opportunities and solutions.
• Excellent organisation and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing contractors and health and safety in property environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated portfolio of occupied and void properties with asset management focus.
• Oversee onboarding of new assets with accurate records and handover.
• Identify opportunities to reduce voids and costs, advising clients.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, occupiers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance, health and safety, and governance before re-letting.
• Maintain property records and use management systems effectively.
• Conduct portfolio inspections and report findings and recommendations.
• Deliver services in line with SLAs and KPIs.

Skills

Property management

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Communication

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management systems

Job description

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced Senior Property Manager to join our Leeds office, playing a key role in delivering strategic property and asset management services across a diverse portfolio. Working closely with clients, occupiers, contractors and internal teams, you'll be responsible for managing both occupied and void properties, helping to protect and enhance asset value while ensuring properties remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. This is a varied role that combines day-to-day property management with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to optimise assets, reduce costs and support wider client objectives. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll work across a range of property types, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering a high standard of service against agreed client objectives, service level agreements and performance measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a designated portfolio of occupied and void properties, delivering effective asset and property management services.
• Oversee the acquisition and onboarding of new assets into the portfolio, ensuring a smooth transition and accurate record keeping.
• Identify opportunities to reduce void periods and associated costs, providing recommendations and strategic advice to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, occupiers, security providers and internal colleagues.
• Manage void property requirements, including security arrangements, inspections and risk mitigation measures.
• Support the identification and disposal of surplus property assets where appropriate.
• Work closely with Facilities Management colleagues to ensure compliance obligations are met before properties are re-let.
• Manage contractors, including health and safety compliance, quality assurance, approval of works and invoice sign-off.
• Maintain accurate property records and support the effective use of property management systems.
• Undertake regular portfolio inspections, ensuring assets are maintained to the required standard.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance asset performance and maximise value.
• Contribute to the appraisal of development and strategic asset management opportunities.
• Produce accurate and timely reports, updates and recommendations for clients.
• Deliver services in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs, ensuring a consistently high standard of performance.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant property legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practice.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience within property management, asset management or a similar property-focused role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, occupiers, contractors and colleagues.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Experience managing contractors and an understanding of health and safety requirements within a property environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confidence using property management systems.
• An understanding of property compliance and CDM regulations would be advantageous, although not essential.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to properties across the portfolio as required.
• Enthusiasm for developing your expertise and building a successful long-term career within property management.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• 25 days' annual leave
• matched pension contributions
• life assurance
• additional holiday purchase
• health cash plans
• cycle-to-work scheme

We also support flexible and agile working to help you balance your career and personal commitments.