Property Manager (Senior - Chelmsford)

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior Residential Property Manager role is available in Chelmsford for an established professional services business. You will own a residential portfolio, build strong client relationships and shape how properties and estates are managed.

You’ll bring solid experience in residential property or estate management, with MRT/ARLA credentials viewed favorably. This role offers autonomy, client contact and clear progression within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property or estate management.
• Solid client-facing skills and relationship building.
• Commercially minded with proactive approach to portfolio growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied residential property portfolio.
• Act as key contact for clients, tenants and contractors.
• Oversee property inspections, maintenance, repairs and contractor works.
• Manage lettings, tenancies and rent reviews.
• Advise on rental values, legislation and estate strategy.
• Manage budgets, cashflow and rental arrears.
• Support business development and win new instructions.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to the wider team.

Skills

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Property valuation advice

Education

ARLA

AssocRICS

MRICS

Job description

Vacancy ID - 62075 DM l Job Title - Residential Property Manager | Chelmsford

Job Title - Property Manager (Senior)

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract

Could your next move give you more ownership, more client contact and greater scope to make an impact?

Is taking the next step in your property management career something you're considering this year?

Would a senior property management role with genuine client ownership be of interest to you?

An established and highly regarded professional services business is looking for an experienced Residential Property Manager to join its team in the Chelmsford area.

This is a varied, client-facing role where you'll take ownership of a residential portfolio, build strong client relationships and play an active role in shaping how properties and estates are managed.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a varied residential property portfolio
• Acting as the key contact for clients, tenants and contractors
• Overseeing inspections, maintenance, repairs and contractor works
• Managing lettings, tenancies and rent reviews
• Advising clients on rental values, legislation and estate strategy
• Managing budgets, cashflow and rental arrears
• Supporting business development and winning new instructions
• Providing guidance to colleagues and contributing to the wider team

What we're looking for

You’ll have solid experience in residential property or estate management, excellent client-facing skills and the confidence to take ownership of your portfolio.

ARLA, AssocRICS or MRICS would be advantageous, alongside a commercially minded and proactive approach.

Why consider it?

This is an opportunity to step into a role offering autonomy, variety, strong client relationships and genuine scope for progression within an established business.

Location: Chelmsford

Sector: Residential Property / Estate Management

Level: Experienced / Senior

Keywords - Residential Property Manager, Portfolio Manager, Residential Estates Manager, Property Management Surveyor, Property Management Consultant, Property & Lettings Manager, Head of Property Management