Senior Property Manager

FI Real Estate Management Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Property Manager, where your expertise in commercial property management will be valued. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio, ensuring high standards in property management and tenant relations. You will play a crucial role in asset management, budget setting, and compliance, all while working within a supportive team environment. With a commitment to professional development and a range of employee benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the dynamic field of property management.

Benefits

25 Holidays per year

Company Healthcare Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Holiday Entitlement

Free on-site parking

Company Pension Scheme

Social evenings and team events

Dress down day and free lunch

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial property management experience required.
• MRICS qualification is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day property operations and conduct regular inspections.
• Handle tenant queries and build strategic relationships.
• Set and reconcile service charge budgets in line with RICS guidelines.

Skills

Commercial Property Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Asset Management

Education

MRICS Qualification

3+ Years Experience in Property Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Qube PM Software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Property Manager
Division: Property Management
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Reporting to: Head of Property Management
Hours: 9:00-17:30
Permanent

We are currently looking to recruit an ambitious and creative Senior Property Manager to join our Property Management team on a full-time, permanent basis. The right candidate for this role will have previous experience in commercial property and the ability to work effectively both in a team environment and on their own initiative.

Why choose us?

Do you want to join one of the UK’s most established names in commercial property and asset management? Then look no further…

With decades of experience in the industry, the group is growing from strength to strength and has a real presence in the commercial and industrial property market. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we understand that our talented workforce is core to our achievements. We are looking for ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking a rewarding career.

To anyone who joins us, we provide opportunities to develop and the benefit of being trained and supported by an experienced team.

With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline, we’re constantly growing and are actively seeking driven individuals to join our team.

Your key duties as Senior Property Manager will be…

• Take a proactive role in the day-to-day property management of the portfolio.
• Carry out regular property inspections.
• Ensure lease data is regularly updated and maintained on the property management database.
• Take a proactive approach in terms of asset management opportunities.
• Advance planning for critical lease event dates such as reviews, lease expiries, and break options.
• Deal with tenant queries in a timely and efficient manner and build key strategic relationships with tenants.
• Handle dilapidation claims, licenses to alter, and assignments efficiently.
• Confidently set and reconcile service charge budgets in line with RICS guidelines.
• Manage service charge expenditure effectively, working closely with the facilities and asset management team.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure rents are collected in a timely manner and outstanding debts are addressed quickly.
• Liaise with the building and facilities managers to ensure that buildings are well maintained at all times.
• Collaborate with the facilities and procurement team to ensure that the correct contracts are in place across the portfolio.
• In conjunction with the facilities management team, manage health and safety across the portfolio to ensure compliance.
• Manage and assist with insurance issues and claims associated with the portfolio as necessary.
• Oversee refurbishments and minor refits and carry out the full handover process to incoming tenants.
• Work with the asset management and development team to ensure streamlined handover of new build properties.

Personal requirements

• High attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach to processing.
• A minimum of 3 years’ previous commercial property management experience, with landlord and tenant knowledge.
• MRICS qualification is ideal, although not essential.
• Previous experience of setting service charge budgets is essential alongside creative property management initiatives.
• IT and software skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of PM software (Qube) is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits and Hours

• 25 Holidays per year, plus UK bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 17:30pm.
• Dress down day and free lunch (last Friday of each month).
• Company Healthcare Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long Service Holiday Entitlement.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Social evenings and team events.

To apply for this position, please click on ‘APPLY’ and attach your most recent CV.