Property Manager - Associate Director

Cobalt Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment seeks an experienced Property Manager to lead a portfolio of 97 residential properties in Telford. The role sits at Associate Director level, focusing on client relationships, estate strategy and wider service development.

The successful candidate will manage rent reviews, budgets and compliance, supervise property managers, and help shape the future of the service within a collaborative consultancy.

Qualifications

• ARLA or MRICS qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of residential property and portfolio management.
• Experience managing client, tenant and contractor relationships.
• Understanding of budgets, cashflows and rent arrears.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 97 residential properties and act as a primary client contact.
• Build relationships with clients, tenants and contractors.
• Conduct property inspections and manage repair schedules and contractor instructions.
• Oversee lettings, market values and letting options.
• Negotiate rent reviews and monitor rent arrears.
• Manage estate budgets and cashflows; advise on legislative changes.
• Support pitches and develop client relationships to grow the portfolio.
• Support the management and development of other property managers.

Skills

Residential property

Portfolio management

Rent reviews

Budgets & cashflow

Tenant & contractor relations

Lettings knowledge

Education

ARLA or MRICS qualification

Job description

Property Manager - Associate Director Telford

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of 97 residential properties in Telford.

Cobalt is working with an established property consultancy looking to appoint at Associate Director level. This position offers the opportunity to manage a defined portfolio while taking a senior role in client relationships, estate strategy and the development of the wider property management service.

The organisation

Our client is an established property consultancy advising a broad range of property owners across residential portfolios and estates.

The organisation offers a collaborative working environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas and build their careers. The Property Manager will work alongside property managers, administrators and specialists from across the wider business.

The role/responsibilities

As Property Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of 97 residential properties and act as a key point of contact for clients, tenants and contractors.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the residential portfolio while maintaining service and compliance standards.

Building relationships with clients, tenants and contractors.

Carrying out property inspections and managing repair schedules and contractor instructions.

Managing tenancies and lettings, including advising on market values and letting options.

Negotiating rent reviews and overseeing rent arrears.

Managing estate budgets and cashflows.

Advising clients on relevant legislative and policy changes and incorporating these into estate strategy.

Supporting pitches and identifying opportunities to develop client relationships and grow the portfolio.

Supporting the management and development of other property managers.

The skills needed/requirements

To be considered for this Property Manager opportunity, you will need:

ARLA or MRICS qualification.

Strong working knowledge of residential property and portfolio management.

Working knowledge of residential tenancies, lettings, rent reviews and property inspections.

Experience managing client, tenant and contractor relationships.

Working knowledge of property budgets, cashflows and rent arrears.

The ability to advise clients and manage competing priorities across a portfolio.

This is an opportunity for a qualified Property Manager to take ownership of an established residential portfolio while contributing to the development of the wider service.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.