Property Manager

Carter Jonas; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension matching

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Carter Jonas is seeking a Property Manager for our Infrastructure team in Warrington. You will manage void and surplus properties for major clients, ensuring compliance and maximizing value.

You will work with clients, contractors and internal teams to reduce vacancies and identify asset management opportunities. The role requires strong organisation, communication, and relationship-building skills, plus a proactive, customer-focused approach and willingness to travel to properties.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or property management, with ability to manage client relationships and contractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach and willingness to travel to client properties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of void and surplus properties for infrastructure clients.
• Oversee onboarding of new assets into the portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to reduce vacancy levels and provide client recommendations.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, security providers and internal teams.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and approve invoices for contractors.
• Maintain property records using the TRAMPS system and report to clients.
• Support strategic development opportunities and monitor SLAs and KPIs.

Skills

Client relationships

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager to join our growing Infrastructure team in Warrington. Working on behalf of major infrastructure clients, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of void and surplus assets, ensuring properties are managed effectively, remain compliant, and are positioned to maximise value.

This is a varied role offering exposure to a diverse property portfolio and the opportunity to work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams. You'll play a key role in reducing vacancy levels, identifying asset management opportunities and delivering excellent client service, while helping to support the continued growth of our Infrastructure business.

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 portfolio of void and surplus properties on behalf of major infrastructure clients.
• Oversee the acquisition and onboarding of new assets into the portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to reduce vacancy levels and provide recommendations to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, security providers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage security requirements and carry out regular audits across the portfolio.
• Assist in the identification and disposal of surplus property where appropriate.
• Work closely with Facilities Management colleagues to ensure all compliance requirements are met before properties are re-let.
• Manage contractors, including health and safety compliance, quality control, project sign-off and invoice approvals.
• Maintain accurate property and financial records using the TRAMPS property management system.
• Undertake regular property inspections and provide accurate, timely reporting to clients.
• Identify and implement asset management initiatives that improve property performance and value.
• Support the identification of strategic development opportunities where applicable.
• Monitor and manage service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant property legislation and industry best practice.

What Will It Take to Be Successful?

• Previous experience in residential or property management, with confidence managing relationships with clients, tenants and contractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy in both administrative and reporting tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative when managing day-to-day challenges.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and an aptitude for learning new systems and technology.
• Knowledge of property compliance requirements and CDM regulations would be advantageous.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client properties as 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.